Prehistory

Which of the following was NOT a lifestyle during prehistoric times?

• hunting/gathering

• nomadic

• industrial

• scavenging

Archaeology means:

• the study of ancient people and their culture

• the study of the human brain

• the study of the past

• the study of social interactions

Radiocarbon Dating tells scientists:

• how big something is

• how old something is

• how to dig

• where to dig

Which of the following groups were known for burying their dead with various items?

• Neanderthals

• Homo Nomadic

• Homo Habilis

• Cro-Magnons

Which prehistoric gender were most responsible for gathering fruits, nuts and seeds?

• males

• females

Which prehistoric gender were most responsible for hunting animals for food?

• males

• females

Which of the following words is Latin for “made with skill?”

• archaeology

• carbon

• artifact

• museum

Which continent do historians believe all human beings originate from?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

The Stone Age was three periods including the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and ___________ period.

• Neolithic

• Mesolithic

• Paleolithic

Most prehistoric people were nomadic meaning they built permanent houses to live in.

• True

• False