Early Humans & Agricultural Revolution Review

What is the Paleolithic Age?

• The time when humans used stone to make tools and weapons

• The time when humans invented writing

• The time when humans discovered fire

• The time when humans started farming

What was the main concern of Paleolithic humans?

• Building shelters

• Finding food

• Creating art

• Developing technology

Who typically hunted in Paleolithic societies?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elderly

What were Paleolithic people's tools made of?

• Flint

• Iron

• Wood

• Bone

How did Paleolithic people make fire?

• By rubbing two pieces of wood together

• By striking iron pyrite against another rock

• By using a magnifying glass

• By using a lighter

What did Paleolithic people use fire for?

• Cooking food

• Building shelters

• Creating art

• Hunting animals

What major changes to the environment occurred during the Ice Ages?

• Long periods of extreme heat

• Rising sea levels

• Increased rainfall

• Long periods of extreme cold

What did Paleolithic people do to adapt to the Ice Ages?

• Ate foods that were higher in fat

• Built better boats

• Wore lighter clothing

• Moved to warmer regions

What did Paleolithic people use to create art?

• Animal bones

• Metal tools

• Plants and flowers

• Rocks and animal fat

A ______ is a person who finds temporary settlement.