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The second stage of development of man is the middle Stone Age period. Give the characteristics of this period of development

The second stage of development of man is the middle Stone Age period. Give the characteristics of this period of development

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Dana
Man used tools referred to as Acheulian tools which include side scrapers, chisel picks, dagger picks and plane picks.
In this stage man invented fire which he used for various purposes
In this stage man hunted animals such as buffaloes, rhinos, deer and pigs for food. He used their skin for clothes and applied red ocher and oil
In this stage man made rock shelters scooped to form hollows. The entrances were covered skin to keep away wind and rain
In this stage distinct languages developed to enhance communication. Man painted paintings of reindeer and elephant. The paintings were entirely on food animals

Dana05 answered the question on April 13, 2019 at 15:55

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