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Match the following:

1. Palaeo anthropology- the study of human ancestors


It is a branch of archaeology that deals with the origin and development of early humans.


2. Hand axe tools- Acheulian


Acheulian were the first-hand axes. They were founded at a place called St. Acheul in France.


3. Images on stone and Bone- Venus


They are found in Upper Palaeolithic culture. They were produced in Europe and part of Asia.


4. Red sand dunes- teris


Teri dune is a coastal landscape. They are typically found in parts of Tamil Nadu.


5. Stone artefacts of small size- Microliths


The people of Mesolithic culture made use of Microlithic technology. Microliths were small stone used as tools during this period.


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3 A

Find out the correct statement:

a) The concept ‘survival of the fittest’ contributed to the scientific understanding of human origins.


b) The book on the Origin of Species was published by Herbert Spencer.


c) Darwin’s theory of biological evolution connects with the process of natural selection.


d) Geology is the study of lithic technology.


 3 B

Find out the correct statement:

a) Among the great Apes, Orang-utan is genetically the closest to humans.


b) The ancestors to humans were called Hominins and their origins have been traced to Africa.


c) Flake is a small chip that has flaking on both sides.


d) Acheulian is the main block of stone from which small chips are flaked by using a hammer stone.


 5 A

Answer the following briefly:

Discuss how the age of speculation made humans become conscious and knowledgeable.


 5 B

Answer the following briefly:

Write a note on the impact of pastoralism on the prehistoric people in Tamil Nadu.