Prehistory Quiz Foundations

What is prehistory?

• The time before written history was invented.

• The time after the invention of the wheel.

• The time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

• The time when the first cities were built.

Into how many periods is the Stone Age divided?

• 3 periods

• 2 periods

• 4 periods

• 5 periods

What does the term "Hominid" refer to?

• Early Humans

• Ancient Animals

• Prehistoric Plants

• Stone Tools

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get food?

• They farmed crops.

• They hunted animals and gathered berries.

• They bought food from markets.

• They fished in the ocean.

What is nomadic?

• Staying in one place permanently.

• Building permanent homes.

• Moving from place to place to look for food.

• Living in large cities.

What is a land bridge?

• A bridge made of wood.

• A bridge made of stone.

• A bridge made of ice connecting Asia to North America.

• A bridge made of metal.

What were the tools made of in the Paleolithic Age?

• Metal

• Wood

• Stone

• Plastic

Where did the people live?

• Tents

• Caves

• Trees

• Huts

How did they cook their food?

• Electricity

• Gas

• Fire

• Sunlight

What did they use to create cave paintings?

• Crushed rocks

• Leaves

• Watercolors

• Clay