Chapter 1 Section 2: Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers

What does the term "prehistory" refer to?

• The time before humans began recording history

• The time when dinosaurs lived

• The time after the invention of writing

• The time when humans first landed on the moon

Why is it difficult for historians to learn about prehistoric humans?

• Prehistoric humans lived underwater

• Prehistoric humans did not have a system of writing

• Prehistoric humans spoke a different language

• Prehistoric humans lived on another planet

What are artifacts?

• Natural rock formations

• Objects made or used by humans in the past

• Types of ancient animals

• Modern technological devices

What is the significance of the Blombos Cave?

• It is the largest cave in the world

• It contains some of the earliest known artifacts

• It is a famous tourist attraction

• It is located in Antarctica

What did archaeologists find in the Blombos Cave?

• Dinosaur bones

• Shell beads

• Ancient coins

• Modern paintings

What might prehistoric humans have used shells for?

• Building houses

• Mixing colors and painting cave walls

• Cooking food

• Writing letters

What is the role of archaeologists?

• To write stories about the future

• To study and excavate artifacts

• To build modern cities

• To teach languages

What does the term "excavate" mean in the context of archaeology?

• To build structures

• To dig for artifacts

• To destroy ancient sites

• To paint pictures

What type of artifacts have archaeologists discovered from prehistoric times?

• Stone axes, bone decorations, and clay figurines

• Metal tools, plastic decorations, and glass figurines

• Wooden tools, paper decorations, and ceramic figurines

• Iron tools, fabric decorations, and stone figurines

What did prehistoric people primarily hunt for food?

• Fish and birds

• Woolly mammoths and other large animals

• Small rodents and insects

• Farm animals