Exploring the Stone Age

What were some common tools used in the Stone Age?

• Hand axes, flint knives, scrapers, spear points

• Wooden clubs

• Metal swords

• Stone wheels

How did Stone Age people make their tools?

• By melting metals to form shapes.

• By using animal bones to carve wood.

• By weaving plant fibers into tools.

• Stone Age people made their tools by chipping stones to create sharp edges.

Can you name an animal often seen in cave paintings?

• Bison

• Dolphin

• Elephant

• Horse

What colors were used in cave paintings?

• Pink, gray, brown, and gold.

• Turquoise, beige, maroon, and silver.

• Red, yellow, black, and white.

• Blue, green, orange, and purple.

What did Stone Age people eat?

• Cereal grains and dairy products

• Stone Age people ate a diet of wild plants, fruits, nuts, seeds, roots, and hunted animals.

• Cooked meals with spices and sauces

• Processed meats and fast food

How did Stone Age people find food?

• By farming and domesticating animals.

• By hunting, gathering, and fishing.

• By trading with neighboring tribes.

• By scavenging from other animals.

What type of shelter did Stone Age people live in?

• Igloos

• Caves, huts, and tents.

• Wooden cabins

• Skyscrapers

What was a common activity for Stone Age families?

• Hunting and gathering

• Farming crops

• Building permanent homes

• Trading with other tribes

Why do you think cave paintings were important?

• Cave paintings were important for communication, expression, and understanding prehistoric life.

• Cave paintings were created to attract animals for hunting.

• Cave paintings were a form of currency in prehistoric times.

• Cave paintings were primarily used for decoration.

What materials did Stone Age people use for clothing?

• Cotton and wool

• Leather and denim

• Animal hides and furs

• Silk and polyester