Prehistory and the Stone Age Quiz

What marks the end of prehistory?

• The appearance of writing

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of fire

• The start of agriculture

Which period is known for the creation of stone, wood, and bone tools?

• Iron Age

• Mesolithic

• Paleolithic

• Neolithic

What significant event occurred during the Paleolithic era?

• The development of metallurgy

• The discovery of fire

• The creation of textiles

• The invention of writing

What change in lifestyle occurred during the Mesolithic period?

• Humans became nomadic

• Humans began using metals

• Humans started living in caves

• Humans became sedentary

What was a major development during the Neolithic period?

• The start of writing

• The creation of stone tools

• The discovery of fire

• The invention of the wheel

What was the primary purpose of the wheel in prehistoric times?

• To create art

• To move food and heavy objects

• To hunt animals

• To build shelters

Which era is known for the development of metallurgy?

• Stone Age

• Paleolithic

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic

What was a key feature of the Age of Metals?

• The invention of writing

• The creation of stone tools

• The development of agriculture

• The rise of commerce

Which of the following was NOT a metal used during the Age of Metals?

• Copper

• Bronze

• Iron

• Gold

What activity began as a result of metallurgy?

• Agriculture

• Commerce

• Fishing

• Hunting