Prehistory Test

Archaeologists are known for their study of:

• ancient written records.

• the physical remains of a civilization

• the interaction of people

• various types of currency

The Neolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans

• mastered fire.

• developed agriculture.

• migrated from Africa.

• hunted and gathered.

People who follow herds of animals and have no permanent homes are called ____________.

• nomads

• paleontologist

• anthropologists

• domestication

An object made and used by people of the past

• nomad

• domestication

• artifact

• site

Which of the following is NOT true about hunters and gatherers?

• They moved in order to hunt their prey.
• They were nomadic.
• They had pigs, sheep, and goats on their farms.
• They had temporary shelters.

Which of the following is the period before writing was developed?

• the Neolithic Age
• archaeology
• ancient times
• prehistory

According to the timeline, when did the Neolithic era begin?

• 2,000 B.C.

• 4,000 B.C.

• 28,000 B.C.

• 10,000 B.C.

What field of study would examine the above items as part of their research?

• Geography
• Archaeology
• Paleontology 
• Anthropology

What was the Neolithic Revolution?

• A period of time that involved nomads searching for food & hunting.

• A war that resulted in the migration of people to North America

• A change from hunting and gathering to settled farming

• A period of time when the Earth's surface was mostly covered with ice

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

• Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands

• Rise of civilization displaced other people

• Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands

• People searched for new sources of food