The paleolithic period is
a.
divided into three phases.
b.
also referred to as the new stone age.
c.
best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.
d.
took place between 40,000 and 4,000 bce.

d. took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.

Explanation:

   The Paleolithic is the first period of Prehistory and also the longest. Paleolithic is one of the periods in which Prehistory is divided. It is the first of the periods, being commonly from 2.7 million years to 10,000 years ago. The Paleolithic is also known as the Old Stone Age.

a. divided into three phases.

Explanation:

The paleolithic period is the period of pre-history and is divided into three phases based on the making and use of stone tools. Its period ranges from the earliest known human development to around eight thousand B.C. And therefore is also known as the old stone age. The three phases are known as:

a)lower paleolithic

b)middle paleolithic

c)upper paleolithic.

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