Year 3 Stone Age retrieval quiz

Which Stone Age era came first?

• Mesolithic era

• Palaeolithic era

• Neolithic era

What does 'Neolithic' mean?

• new stone

• neon stone

• old stone

• next stone

Which of these dual coding symbols shows the Mesolithic era?

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Order the following ages in order, starting with the earliest.

• Celts

• Bronze age

• Stone age

• Iron age

What metals mix together to make bronze?

• copper + tin

• silver + tin

• You don't need to mix any metals together to make bronze

• iron + copper

During which period did humans first start using tools?

• Neolithic era

• Mesolithic era

• Palaeolithic era

Which era is known for the development of farming and domestication of farm animals?

• Palaeolithic era

• Mesolithic era

• Neolithic era

• Bronze Age

What innovation marked the beginning of the Bronze Age?

• Use of iron

• Development of bronze tools

• Introduction of farming

• Domestication of animals

What is the main characteristic of the Palaeolithic era?

• Advanced metal use

• Development of agriculture

• Use of stone tools

• Construction of permanent settlements