How to craft and use spears with stone or bone tips - Test
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a spear?
A) Shelter construction
B) Hunting and warfare
C) Decoration
D) Cooking
  • 2. What is a crucial element for a spear's effectiveness?
A) Heavy weight
B) Flexible shaft
C) Bright color
D) Sharp tip
  • 3. Which material is commonly used for the spear shaft?
A) Wood
B) Glass
C) Plastic
D) Metal
  • 4. What is the best type of wood for a spear shaft?
A) Flexible and brittle
B) Rotting and damp
C) Short and knotty
D) Straight and strong
  • 5. Which of these stones is NOT typically used for spear points?
A) Obsidian
B) Limestone
C) Flint
D) Chert
  • 6. What is knapping?
A) Melting metal
B) Shaping stone by striking
C) Weaving fibers
D) Sharpening wood
  • 7. What tool is essential for controlled knapping?
A) Saw
B) Screwdriver
C) Hammer
D) Pressure flaker
  • 8. How is the stone point typically attached to the shaft?
A) Screws
B) Welding
C) Glue
D) Sinew and resin
  • 9. What is sinew?
A) Plant fiber
B) Animal tendon
C) Tree bark
D) Molten rock
  • 10. What is resin used for in spear construction?
A) Adhesive
B) Shaft reinforcement
C) Decoration
D) Sharpening stone
  • 11. Why is hafting important?
A) Provides secure attachment
B) Makes the spear heavier
C) Adds color
D) Makes the spear shorter
  • 12. What is the purpose of fletching?
A) Stabilization in flight
B) Decoration
C) Sharpening
D) Shock absorption
  • 13. What materials can be used for fletching?
A) Feathers
B) Rocks
C) Leaves
D) Sand
  • 14. How are feathers attached for fletching?
A) Welding
B) Screws
C) Tape
D) Glue and sinew
  • 15. What kind of throw is best for accuracy?
A) Overhand throw
B) Sideways throw
C) Spinning throw
D) Underhand throw
  • 16. What stance improves spear throwing?
A) Staggered stance
B) Kneeling stance
C) Leaning backwards
D) Feet together
  • 17. What does practice improve?
A) Spear weight
B) Accuracy and power
C) Sinew strength
D) Stone sharpness
  • 18. What is an Atlatl?
A) Fire starting tool
B) Wood carving tool
C) Spear throwing device
D) Stone sharpening tool
  • 19. How does an Atlatl improve spear use?
A) Changes the spear color
B) Makes the spear lighter
C) Improves spear durability
D) Increases range and power
  • 20. What is the biggest danger of using a spear?
A) Spear breaking
B) Attracting animals
C) Accidental self-injury
D) Spear getting lost
  • 21. How should a spear be stored?
A) Out in the open
B) Near a fire
C) In a pile of leaves
D) In a safe place away from people
  • 22. What is a good way to maintain a spear?
A) Burn the shaft
B) Sharpen the point regularly
C) Hide it in the ground
D) Soak it in water
  • 23. What is a benefit of using bone for spear tips?
A) Easier to shape than stone
B) Stronger than stone
C) Sharper than stone
D) Lighter than stone
  • 24. What type of bone is best for spear tips?
A) Skull bones
B) Dense leg bones
C) Vertebrae
D) Rib bones
  • 25. How are bone spear tips typically sharpened?
A) Burning
B) Hammering
C) Abrasion against stone
D) Melting
  • 26. What is a notch in spear point hafting used for?
A) Securing the binding
B) Holding glue
C) Making it lighter
D) Decoration
  • 27. Why is symmetry important in spear tip design?
A) Makes it easier to craft
B) Improves flight stability
C) Changes the color
D) Makes it heavier
  • 28. What is the purpose of heat treating stone?
A) Make it magnetic
B) Improve knapping properties
C) Make it waterproof
D) Make it shiny
  • 29. What is pitch (resin) made from?
A) Volcanic ash
B) Tree sap
C) Animal blood
D) Ground clay
  • 30. What type of knot is best for securing sinew bindings?
A) A loose knot
B) A strong, simple knot
C) A melting knot
D) A decorative knot
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