The Bronze Age Quiz

What were early humans using to make tools before they discovered metals?

• Paper

• Glass

• Plastic

• Wood

What color were the copper nuggets that early humans came across?

• Yellow

• Reddish green

• Black

• Blue

What did early humans observe about copper nuggets?

• They were soft as gold

• They could change shape when struck

• They were heavier than stone

• They were transparent

What did people learn about copper when it was heated?

• It became soft and easier to shape

• It became harder

• It turned into gold

• It melted instantly

What was the disadvantage of pure copper as a weapon and tool?

• It was too heavy

• It was too expensive

• It was too soft

• It was too sharp

What splendid alloy was produced by adding controlled amounts of tin to copper?

• Silver

• Gold

• Bronze

• Platinum

What metal was used to make copper alloys when tin was hard to come by?

• Iron

• Arsenic

• Lead

• Zinc

What did chronic arsenic poisoning cause in the Bronze Age?

• Blindness

• Weakness in the legs and feet

• Skin rashes

• Memory loss

What did the first bronze pieces produced in the Bronze Age predominantly used for?

• Ornaments

• Weapons

• Jewelry

• Tools

What did bronze axes help to do in the Bronze Age?

• Clear forests

• Build houses

• Make clothes

• Cook food