Mesolithic Microliths & Innovation
Examining the development of smaller, more sophisticated stone tools called microliths and their impact on hunting and daily life.
Key Questions
- Compare Mesolithic microliths to earlier Palaeolithic tools, highlighting improvements.
- Explain how the invention of microliths enhanced hunting efficiency.
- Evaluate what the precision of microliths tells us about Mesolithic craftsmanship.
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