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