Paleolithic Period Quiz

What are the three major periods of prehistory?

• Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Age

• Prehistoric, Historic, and Future

• Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age

• Ancient, Medieval, and Modern

How did Paleolithic humans primarily sustain themselves?

• By farming and fishing

• Through industrial production

• Through hunting and gathering

• By trading and commerce

What materials did Paleolithic people use to create their cave paintings?

• Metal and stone

• Ink and paper

• Charcoal, earth, fat, and water

• Oil and canvas

Which animals were among the first to be domesticated by humans during the Paleolithic period?

• Cows and horses

• Dogs, goats, sheep, and pigs

• Chickens and ducks

• Elephants and camels

What significant change marked the end of the Paleolithic period?

• The discovery of fire

• The advent of agriculture and livestock

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of writing