Quiz on Prehistoric Ages

The Paleolithic Age is also known as (a)  

• The New Stone Age
• The Old Stone Age
• The Bronze Age
• The Iron Age

What is one of the most important advances humans have made according to the text?

• The invention of the wheel

• The shift from being hunter-gatherers to being farmers

• The discovery of fire

• The development of language

What is the focus of the chapter's introduction?

• The development of writing

• The evolution of hominids

• The transition to farming

• The invention of the wheel

Match the following ancient cities with their historical significance.

• Famous for its Hanging Gardens

• Athens

• One of the earliest known Neolithic settlements

• Rome

• Birthplace of democracy

• Jericho

• Capital of the Roman Empire

• Babylon

What did people learn to do instead of gathering wild plants?

• Hunt larger animals

• Plant seeds and harvest crops

• Build stronger shelters

• Create art

What did people obtain from both goats and cattle?

• Wool

• Milk

• Leather

• Eggs

What did the growing of crops and domestication of animals lead to?

• A decrease in population

• A stable food supply

• More frequent wars

• Less trade

People learned over time (a)  

• Which seeds were poisonous
• Which seeds produced the most crops
• Which seeds were easiest to plant
• Which seeds were the most colorful

Early farmers used (a)   to carry heavy loads.

• Horses
• Mules
• Camels
• Dogs

What materials were used to build Neolithic houses?

• Wood and straw

• Packed mud, stones, and tree branches

• Bricks and cement

• Metal and glass