Stone Age Humans

Human made object, such as tools and jewelry, help us understand what life was like for people in the past. These objects are known as

• Antiques

• Artifacts

• Culture

• Technology

Scientists that study evidence of early plants and animals preserved in stone (Such as this T-Rex head) are studied by:

• Anthorpologists

• Archeologists

• Paleontologists

• Biologist

Scientists that study the remains and objects of prehistoric peoples are known as

• Anthorpologists

• Archeologists

• Paleontologists

• Biologist

Scientists that study the unique ways of life of various peoples are known as

• Anthorpologists

• Biologist

• Paleontologists

• Archeologists

A hand axe (like the one in the picture) would be studied by which of the following scientists?

• Anthropologist

• Archeologist

• Biologist

• Paleontologist

Which of the following achievements most accurately describes the Paleolithic age?

• First use of stone chopping tools

• Polished stone tools

• Growing crops

• Making pottery

Which of the following achievements most accurately describes the Neolithic age?

• First crude stone chopping tools were made

• Polished stone tools and crops were grown

• Fist iron tools and weapons were made

• Started around 2.5 million years ago and lasted until 8,000 B.C.

Which of the following best describes what a hominid is?

• Species that were around only during the Neolithic Age

• Creatures that are less hairy and don't look like apes

• Species that only have large brains

• Creatures that walk uprights on two legs

Which of the following species was the first to create fire?

• Australopithicenes

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Neanderthals

Which of the following species were the first to have ritual burials?

• Australopithicenes

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Neanderthals