Paleolithic Era

What does prehistory mean?

• The time before time.

• The time period before writing/recording of events.

• Previous history.

How did people spend their time during the Paleolithic Age?

• Building cities
• Learning new jobs
• Finding food
• Weaving and Farming

The development of stone tools is an example of

• Art
• Weponary
• Farming
• Technology

A person who moves from place to place in search of food

• Migration
• Culture
• Nomad
• Artisan

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.

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.

What is another term for the Old Stone Age?

• Neolithic Age

• New Stone Age

• Rock Age

• Paleolithic Age

One of the most important things created during the Paleolithic Age was:

• Religion

• Language

• Farming

• Art

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

• Europe 
• North America 
• Asia 
• Africa 

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.