Early Humans: Study Guide and Test

What does the term Paleolithic Age mean?

• The Old Stone Age, beginning about 2.5 million years ago.

• The period when humans first discovered fire.

• The era when agriculture was first developed.

• The time when metal tools were first used.

Who were hunter-gatherers and how did they get food?

• They hunted animals and gathered plants, berries, nuts, and roots.

• They grew crops and raised livestock for food.

• They bought food from markets and shops.

• They relied only on fishing for their food.

Name two tools early humans used and explain what they were for.

• Stone scrapers for cleaning animal skins, bone needles for sewing clothes.

• Plastic spoons for eating soup, glass bottles for storing water.

• Metal hammers for building houses, rubber tires for transportation.

• Electric drills for making holes, aluminum cans for drinks.

Why did Paleolithic people move from place to place?

• They moved to follow animal herds and find food.

• They wanted to build permanent houses.

• They were searching for gold and silver.

• They were escaping from modern cities.

What did early humans use fire for?

• For cooking, warmth, light, and protection.

• For building houses and bridges.

• For writing and reading books.

• For flying in the sky.

Describe two ways early humans kept warm.

• They wore animal skins and used fire.

• They built houses with central heating.

• They used electric blankets and heaters.

• They drank hot chocolate and used microwaves.

What kinds of shelters did they live in?

• Caves, animal skin tents, and branch shelters.

• Brick houses and skyscrapers.

• Wooden cabins with electricity.

• Modern apartments with elevators.

Name three foods they gathered.

• Berries, nuts, fruits, mushrooms, and roots.

• Bread, cheese, and wine.

• Rice, beans, and chicken.

• Fish, beef, and potatoes.

How did they use animals after hunting them?

• They ate the meat, used skins for clothing/shelter, and bones for tools.

• They only used animals for decoration.

• They kept the animals as pets after hunting them.

• They used animals only for entertainment purposes.

Why were cave paintings important?

• They showed stories, beliefs, and daily life.

• They were used as currency.

• They were made for cooking food.

• They were used to build shelters.