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