Prehistory Quiz

What is the difference between history and prehistory?

• There is no difference between history and prehistory.

• History and prehistory are all events that happened in the past.

• Prehistory is the time BEFORE the invention of written records. History is the time AFTER written records.

• Humans existed in history, but not in prehistory.

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

• Primary sources were created during that time of history. Secondary sources were created by someone after that time.

• There is no difference between primary and secondary sources.

• Primary sources were created in the prehistoric age.

• Both types of sources never come from archaeologists.

Lucy was what type of early hominid?

• Australopithecus

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Homo sapien

Which type of hominid is most like us?

• Australopithecus

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Homo sapien

How do archaeologists believe Otzi the Iceman died?

• They believe he died by freezing to death.

• Archaeologist believe he was shot in the shoulder with an arrow.

• They believe he feel off of a cliff.

• Archaeologists believe he starved to death.

Why did early hominids create cave art?

• to tell a story, record an event, or as a spiritual observance

• to teach their kids how to write letters

• to compete in artistic competitions

• to pass the time by coloring

Why is it called "The Stone Age"?

• It's called "The Stone Age" because it sounds cool.

• It's called "The Stone Age" because the build their shelters out of stones.

• It's called "The Stone Age" because humans made tools, weapons, and cooking utensils out of stone.

• It's called "The Stone Age" because humans liked to eat stone soup.

How did people get their food during the Paleolithic Age?

• During the Paleolithic Age, people got their food by planting crops.

• During the Paleolithic Age, people got their food by only hunting animals.

• During the Paleolithic Age, people didn't eat food.

• During the Paleolithic Age, people got their food by hunting and gathering.

What does agriculture mean?

• prehistory

• Paleolithic Age

• farming and planting crops

• hunter-gatherers

What is the change that happened during the Neolithic Age referred to as job specialization?

• No one had jobs during the Stone Age.

• A leader would assign a job to each person in the community.

• Each member of the clan was responsible for their own survival.

• With more time to do other things, some people became skilled workers such as tool-makers, potters, farmers, or carpenters.