What is another word for paleolith?
Pronunciation: [pˌe͡ɪliːə͡ʊlˈɪθ] (IPA) 
Paleolith is a term used to describe the early stone age, specifically the time period that began over 2.6 million years ago until the end of the last ice age approximately 10,000 BCE. This time period is characterized by the use of stone tools as a primary technology for survival and advancement. Other terms that are synonymous with Paleolith include the Old Stone Age or the Lower Stone Age, as it was followed by the Middle and Upper Stone Ages. This period is a significant milestone in the evolution of humans as it marks the emergence of Homo habilis, the first known toolmaker.
