Paleolithic Age Quiz

What time period does the Paleolithic Age cover?

• From 5000 BCE to 2000 BCE

• From the first humans to about 8000 BCE

• From 2000 BCE to 1000 BCE

• From 10000 BCE to 5000 BCE

Why were early humans considered nomads?

• They built permanent homes

• They moved frequently in search of food

• They stayed in one place for long periods

• They had advanced transportation methods

What was a significant factor in the global spread of early humans?

• The discovery of fire

• Following migrating herds of animals

• The development of language

• The invention of the wheel

What defines the Paleolithic Age in terms of tools?

• The use of bone tools

• The use of metal tools

• The use of stone tools

• The use of wooden tools

How did early humans modify stones for their use?

• They polished them for decoration

• They used them as currency

• They shaped them for specific purposes

• They painted them for art

What marks the beginning of agriculture in the Paleolithic Age?

• The invention of irrigation

• Organized planting of certain plants

• Large-scale farming

• The use of tractors

What is an example of early animal domestication?

• Selective breeding of wild wolves

• Keeping birds for pets

• Raising cattle for milk

• Training elephants for labor

What do cave paintings from the Paleolithic Age represent?

• A method of communication with other tribes

• An early form of art and record-keeping

• A way to decorate living spaces

• The first written language

Who discovered the first Stone Age skeleton in Great Britain?

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• William Buckland

• Isaac Newton

How old was the skeleton known as the 'Lady of Paviland' determined to be?

• 50,000 years old

• 10,000 years old

• 33,000 years old

• 20,000 years old