Paleolithic

What does prehistory mean?

• The time before time.

• The time period before writing/recording of events.

• Previous history.

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.

Which letter represents where it is believed that the earliest humans lived?

• W - Indian Subcontinent

• Z - Australian Outback

• X - East African Rift Valley

• Y - Southwest Deserts

The early period of human history

• Iron Age
• Bronze Age
• Ancient Age
• Stone Age

Paleolithic people were able to survive because they used

• Rocks
• Water
• Caves
• Fire

One of the most important technologies used during the Paleolithic Age

• Tools
• Written Language
• Art
• Religion

Which of the following developed after the Paleolithic Age?

• Spoken language
• Farming
• Art
• Tools

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

• Migration
• Culture
• Nomad
• Artisan

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

• Europe 
• North America 
• Asia 
• Africa 

Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 

• They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.
• They migrated, or moved, from place to place
• They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.
• They lived in small villages and farmed the land.