Question

The Mesolithic period is termed as the age of transition
from the Palaeolithic to the Neolithic age. Why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Paleolithic period was solely an age of hunting & gathering however the development of agriculture helped to build permanent colonies in the Mesolithic era. Domestication of animals and plants distinguishes the later Neolithic period. A distinctive feature between these cultures is the type of tool used.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age is an archaeological term used to describe specific cultures that fall between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic Periods. The use of small chipped stone tools called microliths and retouched bladelets are the key factor to identify the Mesolithic as a prehistoric period.