GU History Term 1 A

What is the name of the era when dinosaurs roamed the Earth?

• Ice Age
• Mesozoic Era
• Stone Age
• Victorian Era

What does the term 'prehistoric' refer to?

• The time after written records started
• The time during the Roman Empire
• The time before written records exist
• The time when computers were invented

Which of the following tools were used in prehistoric times?

• Plastic spoon
• Stone hand-axe
• Metal hammer
• Battery-powered drill

During which age did humans start farming and settle down in one place?

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age
• Bronze Age
• Iron Age

How do scientists learn about the prehistoric era?

• By reading books written during that time
• Through archaeological digs and fossil studies
• By interviewing people who were there
• Using time machines

What were the houses made of during the Stone Age?

• Bricks
• Wood and straw
• Wood, straw and animal skins
• Plastic

What major event marks the end of the prehistoric period?

• The invention of the wheel
• The end of the Roman Empire
• The beginning of the Medieval Period
• The start of written history

Which period came first?

• Iron Age
• Stone Age
• Bronze Age
• Medieval Age

What material was mainly used in the Bronze Age for making tools?

• Iron
• Bronze
• Steel
• Stone

What was the main reason for creating cave paintings?

• For fun and decoration
• To make the cave walls look bright
• To communicate and record events
• Because they had lots of spare paint