Stone Age Quiz

When did the Stone Age start?

• Around 800,000 years ago

• Around 3,000,000 years ago

• Around 10,000BC

• Around 4500BC to 2400BC

What was the main use of stone during the Stone Age?

• Building houses

• Making tools and weapons

• Creating art

• Farming

Which period of the Stone Age is known for the beginning of farming and the development of pottery?

• Palaeolithic

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Bronze Age

What type of life did people lead during the Mesolithic period?

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Urban

• Agricultural

What is a midden?

• A type of pottery

• A cave painting

• A mound of rubbish providing stability and insulation for houses

• A tool made from stone

What were the houses in the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae made of?

• Wood

• Stone

• Bones

• Moss and reeds

During which Stone Age period did Britain become an island?

• Palaeolithic

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Iron Age

What did Stone Age people eat?

• Only fruits and vegetables

• Nuts, berries, meat, and fish

• Only meat and fish

• Only nuts and berries

What was one of the reasons that made hunting difficult during the Stone Age?

• The animals were very friendly

• The weapons were very advanced

• The animals were much bigger

• The weather was too cold

During the Neolithic era, what new activity did Stone Age people start doing?

• They started writing books

• They began farming and domesticating animals

• They stopped eating meat

• They invented the wheel