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The Stone Age — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What The Stone Age covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in The Stone Age

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1. The Stone Age and Its Periods

  • The Stone Age is the time when humans used stone tools.
  • It is divided into four periods: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic.
  • Each period shows progress in how humans lived, made tools, and found food.
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2. Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age)

  • Time: 2,000,000 BC – 10,000 BC
  • Humans were hunter-gatherers and lived a nomadic life.
  • They lived in caves and used animal skins for warmth.
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3. Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age)

  • Time: 10,000 BC – 8,000 BC
  • A transition period between hunting and farming.
  • People started staying in one place for longer.
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4. Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)

  • Time: 8,000 BC – 4,000 BC
  • People began farming and domesticating animals.
  • Grew crops like wheat and barley.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Stone Age

Palaeolithic AgeMesolithic AgeNeolithic AgeChalcolithic AgeBronze AgeTools and TechnologyLifestyle and SocietyArchaeological Sites in India

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What are the important topics in The Stone Age for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies?
Key topics in The Stone Age include The Stone Age and Its Periods, Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age), Neolithic Age (New Stone Age). Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise The Stone Age for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Stone Age. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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