The earliest defined period of human development,in which hominids used tools and developed rudimentary cultures,is called the

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The Paleolithic period, also known as the Old Stone Age, is the earliest defined period of human development, during which hominids used tools and developed rudimentary cultures. The use of stone tools is a defining characteristic of this period, which lasted from approximately 2.6 million years ago to 10,000 BCE. The Bronze Age (choice B) and Iron Age (choice D) came much later in human history and are characterized by the use of metal tools and weapons. The Neolithic period (choice A) followed the Paleolithic period and is characterized by the development of agriculture, pottery, and more advanced tools.

The Earliest Defined Period of Human Development,in Which Hominids Used