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1. What is the Mesolithic Age?
Ans. The Mesolithic Age, also known as the Middle Stone Age, is a period in prehistoric times between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages, characterized by the use of small stone tools and the beginning of agriculture.
2. How long did the Mesolithic Age last?
Ans. The Mesolithic Age lasted from around 10,000 to 5,000 years ago, marking the transition from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a more settled way of life.
3. What were some key developments during the Mesolithic Age?
Ans. Some key developments during the Mesolithic Age include the domestication of animals, the use of pottery, the development of fishing techniques, and the creation of more sophisticated tools for hunting and gathering.
4. How did climate change impact human societies during the Mesolithic Age?
Ans. Climate change during the Mesolithic Age led to the retreat of glaciers, the expansion of forests, and changes in the availability of food sources, forcing human societies to adapt by developing new technologies and strategies for survival.
5. What role did art and symbolism play during the Mesolithic Age?
Ans. Art and symbolism became more prominent during the Mesolithic Age, with evidence of cave paintings, rock engravings, and ritual practices suggesting a growing cultural complexity and spiritual awareness among ancient societies.
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