PREHISTORIC PERIOD

STONE AGE
Paleolithic(old stone age)-Appeared first in Africa and are marked by the steady development in stone
tools.
Mesolithic(Middle stone age)-Characterized by adaptation to hunting, collecting and fishing economy
based on the use of forest, lakeside and seashore environments. Intermediate period between
Paleolithic and Neolithic period.
Neolithic Period(New stone age)- Characterized by development of agriculture and making of polished
stone implements.
Bronze Age
Iron Age

EXAMPLES OF PREHISTORIC REMAINS

Monoliths
Dolmens
Tumuli
Lake Dwellings