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