In which of the following age is copper was first used?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

 

Question:  In which of the following age is copper was first used?

A    Paleolithic

B   Mesolithic

C   Neolithic

D  Chalcolithic Age

Answer:    Chalcolithic Age

 

AspectDescription
Name of ageChalcolithic Age
Time PeriodApproximately 4500 BCE to 3300 BCE
Materials UsedCopper was used for tools and ornaments making
Technological AdvancesEarly metallurgy, but not yet bronze production.
Agricultural PracticesAgriculture was well-established, with the cultivation of crops like wheat and barley.
Animal Husbandry practicesDomestication of animals like cattle, sheep and goats.
SettlementsVillages and small towns with more permanent structures.
PotteryPottery production and improvement in quality.
DeclineTransition to the Bronze Age as bronze technology developed.