Answer the following:  

Q1. Which men belonged to the Paleolithic Age?

Ans: Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and early belonged to the Paleolithic Age. They were hunters and food gatherers.

Q2.Comment on the clothing of the Paleolithic humans.

Ans: Paleolithic humans used animal skins, leaves, and bark of trees to cover their bodies. They did not know how to stitch clothes.

Q3.How did the Mesolithic Age change the food habits of the people?

Ans: In the Mesolithic Age, people started using small, sharp tools for fishing and hunting small animals. They also began collecting wild grains and fruits. This brought more variety to their diet.

Q4. Comment on the invention of wheel.

Ans: The wheel was invented during the end of the Neolithic Age or the Chalcolithic Age. It was a revolutionary invention that made pottery, transportation of goods, and travel much easier.


Q5.How did the Neolithic men benefit themselves from animals?

Ans: Neolithic men started domesticating animals. They used cattle, sheep, and goats for milk, meat, and wool. Oxen were used for farming. Dogs helped in hunting and guarding.