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Q · Pre-Historymedium · 45s
Which is the oldest known stone tool tradition in the world?
TopicPre-History
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Oldowan industry (Africa, about 2.5 million years ago) represents the earliest stone tool culture, characterized by pebble tools. Acheulian and Mousterian evolved later with more specialized flaking.
Final Answer: Option A - Oldowan