Paleolithic Man

What is prehistoric?

• The period of human history before writing
• The period of human history before electricity
• The period of human history before fire

Which of the phrases best describes the meaning of paleolithic as it pertains to the study of ancient history?

• A dietary trend that supports organic, whole food eating.
• An era marked by the development of agriculture.
• An era of human development, characterized by the use of rudimentary chipped stone tools.

Which passage correctly describes the word migrate as referenced in social studies?

• Humans migrated around the world in search of food, shelter, and warmer climates.  They followed animal herds for hunting, and searched for new places to rest and live.
• The seasonal migration of birds north in the summer and south in the winter.
• To migrate data or software from one location to another; to copy.

What would be the purpose of studying an archaeological site? 

• To cite a website correctly for a social studies paper and avoid plagiarism.
• To study why and how humans have lived, examining the changes and causes of changes that have occurred in human cultures over time.

What does the abbreviation B.C. stand for?

• Before common
• Before Christ
• Before Catholic

What does the abbreviation A.D. stand for?

• Anno domini
• After death
• After dinosaurs

Why did paleolithic people move from place to place?

• To search for caves to live in.
• To search for food.
• To avoid wild animals.
• None of the above.

Why do we call it the stone age?

• Most tools were made out of stone.
• They built their homes out of stone.
• Stone was valuable.
• We discovered many different types of stone.

What difference did clothing make in the way people lived?

• Clothing allowed people to move to colder and wetter climates
• Clothing provided them with protection and warmth.
• All of the above
• None of the above

On which continent do scientists believe human life originated? Choose the correct number.

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 7