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Early Humans Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are two sources of our knowledge about early humans?

a)

Cave paintings and remains of shelters

b)

Remains of shelters and oral traditions

c)

Cave paintings and written records

d)

Oral traditions and written records

2.

What did the early humans notice floating on water?

a)

Leaves

b)

Logs of wood

c)

Animal skin

d)

Stones

3.

How did the early humans roast animal flesh?

a)

By drying it in the sun

b)

By placing it on fire

c)

By burying it in the ground

d)

By boiling it in water

4.

What is believed to have given the early humans the idea of making rafts?

a)

Hearing stories from others

b)

Seeing logs of wood floating on water

c)

Finding a boat washed ashore

d)

Seeing animals swimming

5.

What is archaeological excavation?

a)

The process of digging to find historical remains

b)

The study of ancient languages

c)

The analysis of ancient artifacts

d)

The preservation of historical sites

6.

How did the invention of the wheel change the life of early humans?

a)

Made hunting easier

b)

Enabled faster construction of shelters

c)

Improved communication with other tribes

d)

Made travelling and carrying things easier

7.

What was the significance of the discovery of fire for early humans?

a)

It provided protection against wild animals and cold

b)

It allowed them to communicate over long distances

c)

It helped in making better tools

d)

It enabled them to build stronger shelters

8.

What did early humans use to cover themselves against heat and cold?

a)

Metal armor

b)

Leaves and animal skin

c)

Wooden planks

d)

Bricks and mud

9.

What do cave paintings by early humans provide an insight into?

a)

Their religious beliefs

b)

Their social structure

c)

Their agricultural practices

d)

Their daily lives and activities