Stone Age to the Iron Age

What does BC stand for?

• Before Christmas

• Before Christ

• Before Crisps

• Before Chaos

Answer explanation

BC stands for 'Before Christ', indicating the years before the estimated birth of Jesus Christ. The other options do not accurately represent this historical term.

Ano Domini stands for

• In the year of the Lord

• After the Stone Age

Answer explanation

Ano Domini is a Latin term that translates to 'In the year of the Lord', referring to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ. This makes 'In the year of the Lord' the correct answer.

What is the name of the period in history before things were written down or recorded?

• Mesolithic

• Pre History

• Bronze Age

• The time of the dinosaurs

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Pre History' as it refers to the time before written records existed. The other options, like Mesolithic and Bronze Age, are specific periods within recorded history.

What is the correct order of the time period we have studied?

• Palaeolithic

  Mesolithic

  Neolithic

• Mesolithic

  Neolithic

  Palaeolithic

• Neolithic

  Mesolithic

  Palaeolithic

Answer explanation

The correct order of the time periods is Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and then Neolithic. This sequence reflects the progression of human development from early stone tools to more advanced agricultural societies.

What is the correct order of these time periods.

• Bronze Age

  Iron Age

  Stone Age

• Iron Age

  Stone Age

  Bronze Age

• Stone Age

  Bronze Age

  Iron Age

Answer explanation

The correct order of these time periods is the Stone Age, followed by the Bronze Age, and then the Iron Age. This sequence reflects the progression of human technological and cultural development.

What do you call people who travel from place to place in search of food?

• domesticated

• pilgrims

• settlers

• nomads

Answer explanation

People who travel from place to place in search of food are called nomads. Unlike settlers who establish permanent homes, nomads move frequently to find resources, making 'nomads' the correct choice.

Where did people live during the Palaeolithic period?

• Castles

• Temporary shelters or caves

• Skyscrapers

• Boats

How did Stone Age people get their food?

• used bronze axes

• Hunted and gathered

• use swords

• used bows and arrows

Bronze is...

Answer explanation

Bronze is an alloy primarily made of copper and tin, which classifies it as a type of metal. Therefore, the statement 'Bronze is a type of metal' is accurate.

How is bronze made?

• nickel + tin

• copper + tin

• copper + iron

• tin + nickel

Answer explanation

Bronze is an alloy primarily made by combining copper and tin. This mixture enhances the properties of both metals, making bronze stronger and more durable than its individual components.