European Prehistory Quiz

How did the earliest humans get their food?

• They followed and killed animals

• They farmed crops

• They fished in rivers

• They gathered fruits

Where were hundreds of cave paintings found in 1940?

• Lascaux, France

• Altamira, Spain

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

What caused a population growth in Europe?

• Climate warming

• Increased rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What crops were difficult to grow in Greece due to lack of rain?

• Olive trees

• Wheat

• Grapes

• Barley

What happened to the Minoan palaces around 1450 BCE?

• They were expanded

• They were mysteriously destroyed

• They were abandoned

• They were sold

What was the Mycenaean culture influenced by?

• Egyptian culture

• Roman culture

• Minoan culture

• Persian culture

What goods did the Mycenaeans trade?

• Spices and herbs

• Copper, tin, ivory, and luxury goods

• Wool and silk

• Iron and steel

What fraction of the population lived in slavery in some city-states?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/5

What war did Athens and Sparta fight in the late 400s BCE?

• Trojan War

• Peloponnesian War

• Persian War

• Macedonian War

What did Alexander's generals do after his death?

• Built a monument

• Divided the empire

• Continued his conquests

• Established a new capital