Prehistory Quiz

During the Paleolithic period, people were:

• Sedentary

• Nomads

• Farmers

• Craftsmen

What did Paleolithic people use to paint on cave walls?

• Oil paints

• Watercolors

• Charcoal and animal fat

• Ink

What materials did Paleolithic people use to make tools?

• Wood and bones

• Metal and plastic

• Glass and ceramics

• Paper and fabric

What marked the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic period?

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of agriculture

• Development of metallurgy

• Introduction of written language

What were the first plants cultivated during the Neolithic period?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Cereals and pulses

• Herbs and spices

• Flowers and shrubs

Which animals were the first to be domesticated during the Neolithic period?

• Cats and dogs

• Cows and horses

• Sheep and goats

• Lions and tigers

What was the first metal used by humans?

• Copper

• Bronze

• Iron

• Gold

What is the process of melting metals at high temperatures called?

• Metallurgy

• Casting

• Forging

• Soldering

What were megaliths made of?

• Wood

• Brick

• Stone

• Metal

When did pre-history end and history begin?

• 8,000 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 6,500 years ago

• 4,000 years ago