Bones and antlers were used to make which tools?

• A. Weaving looms.
• B. Arrow points.
• C. Fishing hooks.
• D. Drilling tools and scrapers.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how bone and antler serve as practical materials for shaping simple, everyday tools in ancient technology. Their toughness and ability to be sharpened or ground make them ideal for tasks that require a pointed end or a sharp edge. When bone or antler is worked, it can be turned into a drill bit that bores holes through leather or wood, and it can also be formed into a scraper edge to clean hides or smooth surfaces. This combination—drilling and scraping—fits prehistoric tool use so well that it’s the best match for bones and antlers.

Other options don’t align as naturally with the typical uses of bone and antler. Woven looms are primarily wooden or fiber-based structures. While bone can be used for some components in other contexts, the most characteristic bone/antler tools are drilling implements and scrapers, which is why this choice is the strongest.