Prehistoric Quiz

What is prehistory?

• The period of history before writing was invented

• The period of history after writing was invented

• The period of history when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

• The period of history when humans first appeared

How do we learn about prehistoric times?

• From written records

• From scientific and archaeological discoveries

• From ancient artifacts

• From oral traditions

What were the earliest humans known as?

• Farmers

• Hunters and gatherers

• Nomads

• Artists

What prompted the migrations of hunter-gatherer groups?

• Climate changes due to ice ages

• The invention of agriculture

• The discovery of fire

• The development of language

What type of tools did prehistoric people use?

• Metal tools

• Stone tools

• Wooden tools

• Plastic tools

What did prehistoric people use fire for?

• To cook their food

• To create cave paintings

• To make pottery

• To build houses

What major change occurred during the Neolithic Age?

• The invention of writing

• The discovery of bronze

• The development of agriculture

What did prehistoric people worship?

• Gods and goddesses connected to air, water, fire, and earth

• The sun and the moon

• Animals and plants

• Themselves