Exploring Prehistory and the Stone Age

What does prehistory mean?

• The time when humans first developed agriculture.

• The era of human history after the invention of the printing press.

• The study of ancient civilizations through artifacts.

• The period of human history before written records.

Who is an archaeologist?

• A geologist who analyzes rock formations.

• A historian who writes about ancient civilizations.

• An archaeologist is a person who looks for and studies clues about prehistoric times.

• A scientist who studies animal behavior.

What is a fossil?

• A fossil is a type of rock formation.

• A fossil is a living organism found in the ocean.

• A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

• A fossil is a modern animal preserved in ice.

What is an artefact?

• A natural object found in nature.

• A modern digital file or document.

• An artefact is a human-made object of historical or cultural significance.

• A type of ancient currency.

What is a site in archaeology?

• A site is a type of ancient artifact.

• A site refers to a specific archaeological method.

• A site a place where sometime is or was located.

• A site is a term for a historical document.

What are the three main types of the Stone Age?

• Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

• Bronze Age

• Copper Age

• Iron Age

What is the Old Stone Age also known as?

• Mesolithic age

• Stone Age II

• Neolithic period

• Paleolithic era

During which Stone Age did people start to use farming?

• Neolithic period

• Bronze Age

• Mesolithic period

• Paleolithic period

What tools did people use in the Middle Stone Age?

• Metal tools like swords and shields.

• Wooden tools such as clubs and spears.

• Plastic tools for crafting and building.

• Stone tools such as hand axes, blades, and scrapers.

Can you name one type of artefact?

• fossil

• tool

• painting

• sculpture