Paleolithic & Mesolithic Eras Quiz

How did hunter-gatherers get food?

• By farming and raising animals

• By trading with other groups

• By hunting animals and gathering plants

• By building permanent towns

Why were Paleolithic people nomadic?

• They were forced to by kings

• They had to move when food ran out

• They enjoyed traveling for fun

• They wanted to conquer new lands

Which tool was not used by early hunter-gatherers?

• Spears

• Bows and arrows

• Stone axes

• Metal swords

During the Mesolithic Era, tools became:

• Less advanced

• Sharper and more specialized

• Made from iron and steel

• Used only for farming

What was one effect of being nomadic?

• People built permanent houses

• People had to adapt to many environments

• People grew food in one place

• People lived in large cities

Which material was most commonly used for making tools during the Mesolithic Era?

• Glass

• Bronze

• Stone

• Plastic

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Paleolithic life?

• Living in permanent houses

• Using simple stone tools

• Moving frequently

• Hunting and gathering food