Prehistory is divided into two periods, Paleolithic and Neolithic, which translates into _____.
1. Prehistoric refers to the time before we began recording events in writing. 2. Prehistory is divided into two main periods, Paleolithic and Neolithic, with a transitional period called the Mesolithic.3.These periods are known as stone ages because during this time tools and hunting weapons were made from stone.rehistory is divided into two main periods, Paleolithic and Neolithic, with a transitional period called the Mesolithic. 3. These periods are known as stone ages because during this time tools and hunting weapons were made from stone.