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The stone age is not clearly delineated as a period of time. It really refers to the level of technology of a civilisation. For example up until a few hundred years ago the aboriginal Australians were 'stone age people' because they hadn't developed metal tools. This doesn't make them more 'primitive' or 'backward', it simply reflects the fact that they didn't work metals.

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What is another term for Paleolithic Age?

The Paleolithic Age is called the Old Stone Age or Early Stone Age.


What is the old stone age and the new stone age?

The Old Stone Age, also known as the Paleolithic Age, refers to a period in prehistory characterized by the use of simple stone tools. The New Stone Age, or Neolithic Age, followed the Old Stone Age and is marked by the development of agriculture, pottery, and more complex tools and technologies.


Why is the old stone age called the old stone age?

The old stone age is called the old stone age because that age was when humans first began and made stone implements \ tools out of stone which was not so fine and polished as the tools in the new stone age.The old stone age is also called the palaeolithic age


Into what two parts is the Stone Age divided?

The Stone Age is divided into the Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic Age (New Stone Age). The Paleolithic Age is characterized by the use of simple stone tools, while the Neolithic Age saw the development of agriculture and more complex tools and technologies.


Compare and contrast the old age and the new stone age?

The Old Stone Age, or Paleolithic period, was characterized by hunting and gathering as the main way of obtaining food, while the New Stone Age, or Neolithic period, saw the development of agriculture and animal domestication. The Old Stone Age featured simple tools and weapons made of stone, while the New Stone Age saw the advancement of stone tools, pottery, and more complex societies. The transition from the Old Stone Age to the New Stone Age marked a significant shift in human lifestyle and marked the beginning of settled communities.