UPPER PALEOLITHIC

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UPPER PALEOLITHIC
 The Upper Paleolithic, often referred to as the Late
Stone Age, is a prehistoric period that occurred
roughly between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago. It
represents the latter part of the Paleolithic era and is
characterized by several important developments in
human culture, technology, and art.
Bone Tools
From the Upper
Paleolithic, early
humans utilized bone,
antler, and ivory as
tools, as long animal
bones could be split and
shaped into awls, picks,
and needles.
Châtelperronian
The Châtelperron was mainly found in
Western Europe. Marked a significant
cultural and technological
development in early modern
humans, combining stone and bone
tools.
 Châtelperronian

Curved-backed knives, valuable

archaeological artifacts during
the Châteaulperronian stage,
were versatile tools used for
hunting, butchering, bone
processing, and possibly symbolic
or decorative value.
Gravettians
The Gravettians, a group of early modern
humans, lived in Russia during the Upper
Paleolithic era. They were skilled hunters
and gatherers, adapting to their
environment and using mammoth bones to
build their homes.
 Gravettian hunters employed
diverse methods based on game
type, environment, and technology,
showcasing their adaptability and
inventiveness in a challenging Ice
Age environment.
The Gravettians were renowned
for their hunting techniques,
employing mammoths, bison,
horses, and reindeer depending
on the game type, environment,
and technology level.
Mammoths
Bison
Horses
Reindeer
Mammoth Bones
Venus Since the 19th
century, Venuses
and Gravettian sites
have gained
popularity, with
figures like Lady of
Brassempouy
serving as crucial
fashion data
sources.
The Perigordian
 The Perigordian period, spanning 40,000 to
10,000 years ago, is characterized by cave
paintings, carvings, and unique stone tools. It
is a crucial prehistory period that reveals
early modern European practices and
innovations during the Upper Paleolithic
period.
 Perigordian
The Perigordian civilisation, flourishing in
southwestern France during the Upper
Paleolithic era, utilized stone tools,
particularly stone knives, for various tasks,
resembling contemporary metal knives in
functionality and effectiveness.
The Perigordian civilization of the Upper
Paleolithic used various resources for
jewelry, including bone, ivory, shell,
stone, animal teeth, ochre, and clay,
renowned for their artistic expression
and intricate carvings.
The Solutrean
 The Solutrean
The Solutrean culture, a type of Upper
Paleolithic archeological culture, is crucial in
studying prehistoric Europe due to its
sophisticated hunting techniques and stone tool
technology.The culture's distinctive feature is
the creation of laurel-leaf-shaped projectile
points.
The Magdalenian of Europe
The Magdalenian of Europe
The Magdalenian, a late Upper Paleolithic culture
in Europe, is known for its significant contributions
to art, technology, and environmental
adaptability. Located in the Dordogne region of
southwest France, it is considered a significant
part of European human prehistory.
Question
Time
 Question #1
What were the main tools used in the
Upper Paleolithic Perigordian culture?
a) Bone tools
b) Flint blades
c) Copper weapons
d) Wooden spears
 Question #2
Where was the Châtelperronian
stage primarily located?
a) Western Europe
b) France And Northern Spain
c) North America
d) Asia
 Question #3
How did Gravettians in Russia use
mammoth bones for shelter?
a) Built huts
b) Crafted tools
c) Made music instruments
d) Painted art
 Question #4
What unique sculptures did
Gravettians create from red ochre?
a) Venus figurines
b) Miniature houses
c) Stone circles
d) Pottery bowls
 Question #5
What made curved-backed knives
significant in the Châtelperronian
stage?
a) Highly effective for butchering
b) Used for cave paintings
c) Musical instruments
d) Self-defense weapons
 Question #6
What type of tools did the Perigordian
civilization in southwestern France primarily
use during the Upper Paleolithic era?
a) Copper tools
b) Bone tools
c) Stone tools, particularly stone knives
d) Wooden tools
 Question #7
How many years a prehistoric period have and
represent the paleolithic era ?
a)20,000 to 5,000 years
b)50,000 to 10,000 years
c)40,000 to 10,000 years
d)60,000 to 6,000 years
 Question #8
What century did Venuses and Gravettian
gain there popularity?
a) 23th century
b) 19th century
c) 4th century
d) 25th century
 Question #9
This type of culture has a upper
paleolithic archeological culture
a) Magdalenian of Europe
b)The Solutrean culture
c)The perigordian
d) The Gravettians
 Question #10
This characterized the painting, carving,
and unique stone tools spanning 40,000 to
10,000 years ago ?
a)The perigordian
b)Upper paleolithic
c) Chatelperronian
d) Gravettian
Correct Answers :
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A
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