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Q · Pre-Historymedium · 45s
The Chalcolithic period derives its name from which two materials?
TopicPre-History
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Chalcolithic literally means “Copper-Stone Age”, marked by the simultaneous use of stone tools and copper metallurgy before the widespread adoption of iron.
Final Answer: Option C - Copper and Stone