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WorksheetsQuiz on Early Rock Paintings and Prehistoric Sites
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is one reason early humans may have painted on cave walls?
To create maps
To mark their territory
To express their feelings
To scare away animals
Where is Bhimbetka located?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
How many rock shelters are there in Bhimbetka?
1000
750
500
250
What activities are depicted in the rock paintings?
Cooking and cleaning
Hunting and dancing
Building and crafting
Farming and fishing
Which color is NOT mentioned as being used in the paintings?
Ochre
Red
Blue
Green
What were the paints likely made from?
Water and sand
Flowers and leaves
Grinding rocks and minerals
Animal fat and clay
What type of tools were found at the prehistoric sites in the Deccan?
Plastic tools
Metal tools
Wooden tools
Stone tools
How many Stone Age sites are estimated to be in the Deccan?
Over 300
Over 400
Over 100
Over 200
What is one type of stone tool mentioned?
Chopper
Hammer
Drill
Saw
What do archaeologists study to understand early human life?
Paintings
Stone tools
Cave structures
Animal bones
What did early humans likely do to survive harsh living conditions?
Hunted and gathered food
Used advanced technology
Built large houses
Traded with other tribes
Which valley in the Deccan has many Stone Age sites?
Narmada Valley
Hunsgi Valley
Ganges Valley
Indus Valley
What is one characteristic of the rock paintings in Bhimbetka?
They are very modern
They are only of animals
They show scenes from everyday life
They are all in black and white
What sticky substance might have been used in the paint?
Mud
Animal fat
Tree resin
Honey
