Prehistoric Humans Quiz

What is the meaning of the word “paleolithic”?

• Old stone

• New stone

• Cave man

• Hunter times

Which of the following was NOT a tool used by Paleolithic hunter-gatherers?

• Spears

• Sharp stone cutting tools

• Metal knives

• Clubs made from bone

What is the term for a group of people who move from one place to another in search of food and resources?

• Settlers

• Nomads

• Farmers

• Artisans

Which of these did ancient hunter-gatherers NOT do?

• They wandered in search of food, gathering nuts and berries.

• They killed large mammals like wooly mammoths.

• They lived in small tribes or bands of people.

• They built permanent settlements.

What resource did hunter-gatherers use to cook their food?

• Solar power

• Natural gas

• Fire

• None of the above; they did not cook their food

When some ancient humans learned to build houses and became carpenters, that was an example of:

• Specialization of jobs

• Being nomadic

• A religious ritual

• Freedom of expression

Which of these animals was NOT typically depicted in ancient cave art?

• Lions

• Kangaroos

• Horses

• Bison

On which continent has ancient cave art been found?

• North America

• Australia

• Europe

• Antarctica

Which of these animals was NOT domesticated to use as a food source by early farmers?

• Pigs

• Sheep

• Goats

• Monkeys

Which of these is a feature of an advanced civilization?

• Writing

• Gathering wild food

• Using fire

• Adapting to your environment