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