Paleolithic Era Quiz

What is a nomad?

• One who moves from place to place

• A scientist who studies early civilizations

• The movement of either people or animals from one area to another

• More than what is needed or used

A object made by humans long ago...

• Artifact
• Archeology
• Cartogropher

The time in history before writing was created is known as ....

• history

• era

• prehistory

• band

Another name for the Paleolithic Era is ....

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Copper Age

• Industrial Age

People were _________________ during the Paleolithic Era.

• farmers

• hunter-gatherers

• relaxed

• lazy

A nomad is someone who travels around instead of settling in one place. Which of the following sentences best describes why early humans were nomadic?

• They followed the movement of the animals they hunted.

• It was too dangerous to stay in one place too long.

• They didn’t have the wealth necessary to build a city.

• They moved around to stay away from their enemies.

Humans’ main source of food during the early Paleolithic Era was

• from farming and growing crops.

• from raising livestock and cattle.

• from the sea.

• from hunting and gathering.

Flint knives, hammer stones, spears, and hand axes are all examples of ______ used by early humans.

• fossils

• tools

• game pieces

Women in Paleolithic times were responsible for:

• hunting and watching the children

• gathering nuts and berries and watching the children

• guiding the community in religious ceremonies

• farming for the community

Where did people during the Paleolithic Era live?

• In tents

• In caves

• In huts

• All of the above