ICSE Class 5 Social Studies — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Human evolution is the slow process by which modern humans developed from ape-like ancestors over millions of years. We did not come from apes, but both humans and apes share a common ancestor that li

A: No, humans did not evolve from modern apes. Instead, humans and apes share a common ancestor that lived in Africa about 6 million years ago. From this ancestor, different species evolved — one leading

A: Human evolution began about 6 million years ago when the first human-like ancestors started to appear in Africa. Since then, many changes have happened in body structure, brain size, and lifestyle.

A: The Stone Age was a time when early humans used stones to make tools and weapons. It started when humans first appeared and lasted until they began using metals. This age is divided into four periods:

A: It is called the Stone Age because people during this time made tools and weapons from stone. They had not yet discovered how to use metals like copper or iron.

A: The four periods of the Stone Age are: 1. Palaeolithic (Old Stone Age), 2. Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), 3. Neolithic (New Stone Age), and 4. Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone Age). Each period shows how hu

A: The Iron Age is the period in history when people began to use iron to make tools and weapons. It came after the Stone Age and Bronze Age. People learned how to extract iron from rocks and use it for

A: Iron was stronger and more durable than bronze. It could last longer and work better in tough soil. This made farming easier and tools more effective.

A: Ards were early iron-tipped ploughs used to till the soil for farming. They were stronger than wooden or bronze ploughs and helped farmers grow more food.