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Prehistory in Britain refers to the period before the Romans arrived, and humans probably first reached Britain around 900,000 BC.
The Stone Age comprised:
📌 Palaeolithic people were nomadic food gatherers who moved with their families, whereas Neolithic people became settled farmers.
Further detail
📌 BC means Before Christ, while BCE means Before Common Era; AD means Anno Domini, or Year of the Lord.
1. Which statement best describes the period called prehistory in Britain?
2. Regarding the duration and divisions of the Stone Age in Britain, which statements are accurate?
3. As the climate warmed during the Mesolithic, what happened to Britain’s connection with continental Europe?
What period does prehistory in Britain refer to?
The period before the Romans arrived.
Around when did humans probably first reach Britain?
Around 900,000 BC.
When did the Stone Age in Britain last?
From about 900,000 BC to 2500 BC.
Which periods comprised the Stone Age in Britain?
The Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
How did Palaeolithic people obtain food and live?
They were nomadic food gatherers who moved with their families.
Around what year did rising sea levels separate Britain from continental Europe?
Around 7000 BC.
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