Paleolithic Post Quiz

What does the term “Paleolithic” mean?

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

Which of the following is a characteristic of Paleolithic societies?

• Agriculture and settled farming

• Development of metal tools

• Nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle

• Complex city-states

Why did hunter-gatherers move from place to place?

• To avoid taxes.

• To find new entertainment.

• To find food and water.

• To build new villages.

Which of the following reasons is NOT true about “Why hunter-gatherers moved from place to place”?

• They were looking for a place to establish a Kingdom

• Animals moved from place to place

• Plants and trees bear fruit in different seasons

• None of the above

What term describes Paleolithic man?

• Farmer
• Hunter-gatherer
• Renaissance Man
• New Stone Age Man

Which characteristic best describes the hunter-gatherer societies during the Paleolithic Era?

• Created cave art

• Domesticated animals

• Made pottery

• Developed agriculture

What was a primary tool used by Paleolithic people?

• Metal plow

• Stone axe

• Iron sword

• Bronze shield

Which of the following best describes the diet of Paleolithic humans?

• Primarily agricultural products

• Mostly processed foods

• Wild plants and animals

• Domesticated livestock

What is one reason why the Paleolithic Era is significant in human history?

• It marked the beginning of written language

• It was the era of the first human settlements

• It was the longest period of human prehistory

• It saw the rise of industrialization

What was a common form of shelter for Paleolithic people?

• Brick houses

• Caves and temporary huts

• Wooden cabins

• Stone castles