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How to craft and use spears with stone or bone tips
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a spear?
A) Hunting and warfare
B) Cooking
C) Decoration
D) Shelter construction
  • 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) Plastic
B) Glass
C) Metal
D) Wood
  • 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) Chert
B) Limestone
C) Obsidian
D) Flint
  • 6. What is knapping?
A) Melting metal
B) Weaving fibers
C) Sharpening wood
D) Shaping stone by striking
  • 7. What tool is essential for controlled knapping?
A) Hammer
B) Saw
C) Pressure flaker
D) Screwdriver
  • 8. How is the stone point typically attached to the shaft?
A) Sinew and resin
B) Glue
C) Welding
D) Screws
  • 9. What is sinew?
A) Animal tendon
B) Plant fiber
C) Tree bark
D) Molten rock
  • 10. What is resin used for in spear construction?
A) Adhesive
B) Decoration
C) Sharpening stone
D) Shaft reinforcement
  • 11. Why is hafting important?
A) Makes the spear shorter
B) Provides secure attachment
C) Makes the spear heavier
D) Adds color
  • 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) Leaves
B) Feathers
C) Rocks
D) Sand
  • 14. How are feathers attached for fletching?
A) Screws
B) Welding
C) Glue and sinew
D) Tape
  • 15. What kind of throw is best for accuracy?
A) Underhand throw
B) Overhand throw
C) Spinning throw
D) Sideways 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) Spear weight
B) Accuracy and power
C) Sinew strength
D) Stone sharpness
  • 18. What is an Atlatl?
A) Wood carving tool
B) Stone sharpening tool
C) Spear throwing device
D) Fire starting tool
  • 19. How does an Atlatl improve spear use?
A) Improves spear durability
B) Increases range and power
C) Changes the spear color
D) Makes the spear lighter
  • 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) Near a fire
B) Out in the open
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) Hide it in the ground
B) Burn the shaft
C) Sharpen the point regularly
D) Soak it in water
  • 23. What is a benefit of using bone for spear tips?
A) Stronger than stone
B) Sharper than stone
C) Lighter than stone
D) Easier to shape than stone
  • 24. What type of bone is best for spear tips?
A) Vertebrae
B) Dense leg bones
C) Rib bones
D) Skull bones
  • 25. How are bone spear tips typically sharpened?
A) Burning
B) Hammering
C) Melting
D) Abrasion against stone
  • 26. What is a notch in spear point hafting used for?
A) Holding glue
B) Decoration
C) Securing the binding
D) Making it lighter
  • 27. Why is symmetry important in spear tip design?
A) Makes it heavier
B) Changes the color
C) Improves flight stability
D) Makes it easier to craft
  • 28. What is the purpose of heat treating stone?
A) Improve knapping properties
B) Make it shiny
C) Make it magnetic
D) Make it waterproof
  • 29. What is pitch (resin) made from?
A) Animal blood
B) Volcanic ash
C) Tree sap
D) Ground clay
  • 30. What type of knot is best for securing sinew bindings?
A) A decorative knot
B) A melting knot
C) A strong, simple knot
D) A loose knot
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