Exploring the Paleolithic Era

What are the three periods into which prehistory is divided?

• Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

• Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age

• Mesolithic, Neolithic, Iron Age

• Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age

What was the primary lifestyle of Paleolithic people?

• Nomads

• Farmers

• City dwellers

• Fishermen

Why did Paleolithic people move constantly?

• For trading purposes

• To find new lands

• In search of animals to hunt

• To escape predators

What was the primary reason for Paleolithic people to live in tribes?

• For protection and cooperation

• To form early governments

• For better hunting strategies

• For social gatherings

What materials were used in Paleolithic cave paintings?

• Oil paints

• Charcoal, earth, animal fat, and water

• Ink and papyrus

• Berries and plant juices

How did Paleolithic people create their paintings?

• Spraying paint through hollow bones

• Using a mixture of natural materials

• With brushes made from animal hair

• Using fingers

Which animals were domesticated during the Paleolithic era?

• Cats and horses

• Dogs, goats, sheep, and pigs

• Cattle and chickens

• Llamas and alpacas

What did Paleolithic people use to make their tools?

• Iron and bronze

• Metal and wood

• Stones, wood, and bones

• Clay and stone

What marked the end of the Paleolithic period?

• The invention of the wheel

• The beginning of agriculture

• The construction of cities

• The discovery of fire

What signifies the transition from Paleolithic to Neolithic?

• Use of metal tools

• Start of agriculture

• Creation of written language

• Domestication of the horse