Paleolithic Era

The Paleolithic Era is characterized by

• the earliest use of stone tools by humans.

• mass migration from North America to Africa.

• the first attempts at raising crops.

• development of clans and tribes.

Humans’ main source of food during the early Paleolithic Era was

• from farming and growing crops.

• from raising livestock and cattle.

• from the sea.

• from hunting and gathering.

How did the invention of spears help people living in the Paleolithic period?

• They were able to become better farmers.

• They were able to domesticate animals.

• They were able to cut down trees.

• They were able to hunt wild animals.

Which of the following was a significant technological breakthrough that occurred during the Paleolithic era?

• the use of coins as money

• the ability to create fire

• the invention of the wheel

• the use of writing

Scientists believe that the earliest humans evolved in and migrated from which continent? 

• Europe 
• North America 
• Asia 
• Africa 

Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 

• They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.
• They migrated, or moved, from place to place
• They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.
• They lived in small villages and farmed the land. 

Which statement best describes hunters and gatherers?

• They were experts at using their environment to meet their basis needs.

• The tools they made from metal helped them to survive.

• They domesticated animals to help with daily activities.

• They developed ways to bring water to their crops.

What was the main role women played in Paleolithic society?

• Women gathered wild plants for food.

• Women hunted animals for food.

• Women planted seeds for food.

• Women domesticated animals for food.

Scientists who study past human life and activities by examining artifacts such as tools, fire pits and bones. 

• paleontologist
• elder
• archeaologist
• doctor

A Object made by humans

• Artifact
• Archeology
• Cartogropher