Pearson Prehistoric Britain

What is another name for the Mesolithic era? Tick the correct answer.

• The old Stone Age

• The middle Stone Age

• The new Stone Age

What mixture was used to pack the sticks in roundhouses?

• Sand and water

• Mud, clay, and animal dung

• Cement and gravel

• Wood and leaves

What is the small domed kiln used for in the roundhouse?

• Baking bread

• Making pottery

• Heating water

• Storing food

What did the Beaker People use to make their pottery?

• Metal

• Clay

• Wood

• Stone

What is one thing the Beaker People are known for?

• Building large houses

• Making pottery beakers

• Farming large fields

• Creating metal tools

Where is Skara Brae located?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

What period was Skara Brae build in?

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

• Neolithic

• Medieval

What does the discovery of Skara Brae tell us about the Neolithic era?

• It was a time of advanced technology.

• It was a time of simple living.

• It was a time of well-organized communities.

• It was a time of frequent wars.

What did the Neolithic people NOT have to transport the stones?

• Animals

• Wheels

• Boats

• Carts

What do some archaeologists think people used to move the stones?

• Boats

• Animals

• Logs

• Ropes