Summer - Lesson 4 Slides

When did the Stone Age begin and end?

• Began about 2.6 million years ago and ended about 3,300 B.C.

• Began about 1 million years ago and ended about 2,000 B.C.

• Began about 3 million years ago and ended about 4,000 B.C.

• Began about 2.6 million years ago and ended about 1,000 B.C.

Which of the following periods is NOT part of the Stone Age?

• Paleolithic

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Bronze Age

What were the primary materials used for tools and weapons during the Stone Age?

• Metal

• Stone

• Wood

• Plastic

What is the correct order of the Stone Age periods from oldest to newest?

• Neolithic, Mesolithic, Paleolithic

• Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

• Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Neolithic

• Paleolithic, Neolithic, Mesolithic

What were the first clothes made of during the Stone Age?

• Cotton and wool

• Silk and linen

• Animal skin and grass/leaves

• Synthetic fibers

When did the Paleolithic Era start and end?

• 2.6 million years ago to 12,000 B.C.

• 1 million years ago to 10,000 B.C.

• 3 million years ago to 15,000 B.C.

• 2 million years ago to 8,000 B.C.

What type of housing did most people use during the Paleolithic Era?

• Permanent stone houses

• Wooden huts

• Caves

• Tents

What was the primary lifestyle of people during the Paleolithic Era?

• Agricultural

• Nomadic

• Industrial

• Urban

What materials were used for clothing and tools during the Paleolithic Era?

• Metal and plastic

• Wood and glass

• Skins, furs, bones, and horns

• Cotton and silk

When did people begin controlling and using fires?

• About 1 million years ago

• About 500,000 years ago

• About 200,000 years ago

• About 100,000 years ago