Multiple choice

What advance made it easier for Paleolithic people to digest meat?

  1. spear heads

  2. fishhooks

  3. fire

  4. sharp knives

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The discovery and control of fire allowed Paleolithic humans to cook their food. Cooking meat made it softer, easier to chew, and far easier for the digestive system to process, while also killing harmful bacteria.