Pre-Historic Civilization

Pre-History generally refers to a period where there’s no writing or development. In the absence of records, these periods are judged on the basis of artefacts (mostly tools).

Pre-history period in India is divided into three different phases based on the tools used by the people:

1. Palaeolithic Period: 2 million BC – 10,000 BC

  • General Features: Palaeolithic Culture developed in the Pleistocene period. The Pleistocene period (about 2 million years ago) is the geological period referring to the last or the Great Ice Age. It was the period when ice covered the earth's surface.
  • Important Tools Used: The tools of ....
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