Prehistoric Eras

Which word means the time period known as the Old Stone Age, when humans were hunter-gatherers who moved from place to place to survive?

• prehistory

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Mesolithic Era

• Ice Age

Which word means the time period known as the New Stone Age, when humans first began to develop agriculture (farming)?

• prehistory

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Mesolithic Era

• Ice Age

Which word means the time period between the New and Old Stone Age, when people lived mostly on hunting and gathering, but had begun to domesticate animals?

• prehistory

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Mesolithic Era

• Ice Age

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

Which term means the same as Middle Stone Age?

• Paleolithic Era

• Mesolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

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.

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.

What did the Neolithic Revolution bring about?

• Storms

• Drought

• Agriculture

• Architecture

What is believed to be true about Paleolithic Culture? Choose all that apply.

• Food was scarce so people moved to follow food sources.

• Tools were complex

• People used every part of the animals they hunted for food, shelter, clothings and tools

• People lived in permanent shelters

• The goal of each day was survival

What effect did the ice ages have on early humans?

• They were forced to migrate to new environments.
• They were forced to control large fires. 
• They were forced to hunt.
• They were forced to gather.