Neolithic Vocabulary Practice Quiz

An __________ is a scientist who studies human history by digging up human remains and artifacts.

• archaeologist

• biologist

• geologist

• astronomer

What is the term for a simple object such as a tool or ornament showing human work and representing a culture or a stage in the development of a culture?

• artifact

• fossil

• mineral

• ecosystem

What does B.C.E. stand for?

• Before the Common Era

• Before the Christian Era

• Before the Current Era

• Before the Century Era

On the timeline, what event does the year 0 represent?

• The Birth of Christ

• The Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Discovery of America

• The Start of the Industrial Revolution

Which of the following statements is true?

• B.C.E. refers to years after the birth of Christ

• C.E. refers to years before the birth of Christ

• B.C.E. refers to years before the birth of Christ

• C.E. and B.C.E. mean the same thing

Catalhoyuk is a ________ site in present day Turkey.

• Neolithic

• Bronze Age

• Medieval

• Roman

What is the term for the remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, such as a skeleton or footprint?

• fossil

• mineral

• crystal

• artifact

What does C.E. stand for?

• Common Era

• Christian Era

• Current Era

• Century Era

According to the timeline, the year 1 marks the _________?

• Birth of Jesus

• Fall of the Roman Empire

• Discovery of America

• Start of the Renaissance

Migration is the __________ from one country, place, or locality to another.

• movement

• celebration

• destruction

• creation