WH 1 Paleolithic and Neolithic Test/Finals Questions

What is the main characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?

• Use of metal tools

• Use of stone tools

• Development of writing

• Construction of large cities

Which period is known as the "Old Stone Age"?

• Neolithic Age

• Paleolithic Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

During the Neolithic Age, people primarily started to:

• Hunt and gather

• Build permanent settlements

• Use stone tools

• Create cave paintings

What type of homes did people in the Paleolithic Age typically live in?

• Stone houses

• Wooden huts

• Caves and temporary shelters

• Brick buildings

What is the primary material used by Paleolithic humans for making tools?

• Bronze

• Wood

• Stone

• Iron

What significant development occurred during the Neolithic Age that changed human societies?

• Development of writing systems

• Use of iron tools

• Domestication of plants and animals

• Creation of large cities

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of people in the Neolithic Age?

• Nomadic and hunter-gatherers

• Settled and agricultural

• Urban and industrial

• Maritime and exploratory

What does the term "Neolithic Revolution" refer to?

• The creation of written records

• The invention of the wheel

• The transition from hunting-gathering to farming

• The rise of metal tools

Why were early humans in the Paleolithic Era able to spread across various continents?

• They developed advanced navigation skills

• They followed animal migration patterns

• They built large ships for exploration

• They established permanent cities

What type of artwork is commonly associated with the Paleolithic Era?

• Sculptures

• Pottery

• Cave paintings

• Jewelry