Quiz on the Stone Age

When did the Paleolithic Period begin?

• 2 million years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

When did the Paleolithic Period end?

• 2 million years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

Hand axes were one of the first tools invented. What did they use them for?

• Writing

• Cooking

• Cutting and hunting

• Painting

What tools were used during the Mesolithic Period?

• Metal tools

• Stone tools

• Wooden tools

• Plastic tools

When did the Neolithic period end?

• 2 million years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

Archeology is the study of ancient materials and other physical remains of prehistoric humans. What does "ancient" mean?

• Modern

• Old

• New

• Future

What time period did spoken language develop?

• Paleolithic Period

• Mesolithic Period

• Neolithic Period

• Bronze Age

What time period did humans learn to control fire?

• Paleolithic Period

• Mesolithic Period

• Neolithic Period

• Bronze Age

What was used to spark fire?

• Flint stones

• Wooden sticks

• Metal rods

• Glass pieces

What needles were made with ivory and tiny bones?

• Sewing needles

• Knitting needles

• Fishing hooks

• Writing pens