Multiple choice During which time period did man invent hooks and fishing spears? Mesolithic Neolithic Paleolithic It was not invented during this time period Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The Mesolithic Era, or Middle Stone Age, saw significant advancements in tool-making as the Ice Age ended. Humans developed specialized tools for fishing, such as bone hooks, nets, and spears, to exploit water-based food sources.