What Does the Term Neolithic Mean

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Multiple Choice

What does the term Neolithic mean?

• A)A period of history highlighted by the application of forges to create iron tools
• B)A period of history identified as the "Old" Stone Age, where humans used stone tools and acquired their food by foraging
• C)A period of history identified as the "New" Stone Age, where humans used stone tools and initiated agriculture and domestication of animals
• D)A dynastic period or kingdom of ancient Egypt

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