Paleolithic and Neolithic Period Quiz

During the Paleolithic period, people lived a __________ lifestyle, moving from place to place in search of food. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Nomadic

• Sedentary

• Agricultural

• Industrial

One of the most important discoveries during the Paleolithic period was the control of (a)   , which provided warmth and allowed food to be cooked.

• Fire
• Water
• Stone
• Wind

Early humans in the Paleolithic period created __________ on the walls of caves to depict animals and hunting scenes. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Cave Art

• Hieroglyphs

• Sculptures

• Pottery

In the Neolithic period, people began practicing __________, growing crops like wheat and barley. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Agriculture

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Gathering

The __________ of animals such as sheep and cattle began in the Neolithic period, providing a stable source of food and labor. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Domestication

• Migration

• Extinction

• Hibernation

As farming developed, people began living in (a)   communities rather than moving around. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Settled
• Nomadic
• Transient
• Wandering

Neolithic people invented __________, which allowed them to store food and water more easily. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Pottery

• Weaving

• Hunting

• Farming

The Paleolithic period is known for the simple stone __________ used for hunting and gathering. Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks.

• Tools

• Weapons

• Structures

• Paintings

(a)   were large, furry animals hunted by humans during the Paleolithic period.

• Woolly Mammoths
• Saber-toothed Tigers
• Giant Sloths
• Dire Wolves

Match the following prehistoric animals with their descriptions.

• Large, powerful bears that inhabited caves and were known for their strength.

• Woolly Mammoths

• Large, hairy elephants with long tusks that roamed the Ice Age landscapes.

• Cave Bears

• Fierce predators with large, sharp teeth that lived during the Paleolithic period.

• Giant Sloths

• Massive, slow-moving creatures that lived in trees and on the ground.

• Saber-toothed Tigers