Paleolithic Life and Culture Quiz

Which of the following is an artifact?

• footprint of a chimpanzee

• petrified tree branch

• spear point made of stone

• fossilized skull of a homonin

Which term describes music, language, clothing, and other aspects of human life?

• culture

• technology

• government

• artifacts

Why did some Paleolithic people in East Africa migrate to other areas between 100,000 and 75,000 years ago?

• The climate became very unstable.

• The sea level was rising.

• Farmland became increasingly scarce.

• Rival groups drove them out.

Paleolithic people’s tools were made of what material?

• stone

• bronze

• iron

• glass

What is one theory about why Paleolithic people created cave paintings?

• To decorate their living spaces

• To communicate with other groups

• To record their daily activities

• To perform religious rituals

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of Paleolithic people?

• They were primarily farmers.

• They lived in permanent settlements.

• They were nomadic hunter-gatherers.

• They built large cities.

What was a significant technological advancement during the Paleolithic era?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of agriculture

• The creation of fire

• The use of metal tools

Which of the following is a characteristic of Paleolithic art?

• Use of bright, vibrant colors

• Detailed human portraits

• Simple, abstract designs

• Depictions of animals and hunting scenes

What was the primary reason for the development of language among Paleolithic people?

• To write down laws and rules

• To communicate during hunts

• To trade with other groups

• To create art and music

Which of the following best explains the significance of the discovery of fire by Paleolithic people?

• It allowed them to cook food, which made it easier to digest.

• It provided light, which extended their day.

• It offered protection from predators.

• All of the above