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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following allowed people of the Paleolithic to hunt more effectively?
the use of stone and flint
the use of fire
the use of language
the use of metal
- 2. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, Paleolithic people ________.
Built homes made of mud-bricks.
Scultped pottery and carved wood.
Used copper and bronze to make tools
Crafted simple tools such as axes.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why didn't this cave painting include a written description of what was happening?
The artist intended it to be just an artistic work.
It was drawn before people learned to write.
Because it was in a cave, it was too dark to do any writing
The dyes used for the picture were not suited for writing.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, which tool(s) might indicate that people wore clothing?
Bone needles
Spears
Sharped-Edged Tools
Scraping tools
- 5. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, Paleolithic women and Neolithic women both ______.
cared for children
used copper and bronze to make tools.
hunted
protected the village
- 6. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, an advancement of the Neolithic Age was ______.
using copper and bronze to make tools
making fire
creating language
making simple tools
- 7. Multiple Choice
A historian could use a painting like the one picture here as ______.
An example of biased evidence.
A secondary source.
An example of fossilized remains.
A primary source.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What can you infer from the cave painting?
The artist was man.
Animal blood was used as paint.
The people worshiped animals.
Hunting was important to the people
- 9. Multiple Choice
What could historians conclude by studying the evidence from the cave painting?
The people lived in caves.
They used bows and arrows to hunt.
They always hunted alone.
Art was their only means of communication.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Based on the chart, what type of tool would a hunter gatherer most likely have used to clean an animal hide?
Bone needles
Spears
Bow and Arrow
Scraping tools
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains the transition from the Paleolithic period to the Neolithic period?
Humans began moving toward hunting and gathering as a primary means for survival.
Humans began moving away from hunting and gathering and began to settle and specialize, due to systematic agriculture.
During the Ice Age, humans began moving further North, following animal herds to use for food, shelter, and clothing.
During the Ice Age, humans began moving further South, away from the animal herds, and focusing their efforts on fishing and livestock.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Use the map to answer the question, which of the following conclusions can be reached using the map?
The origins of humans can be traced back to east Africa.
The origins of humans can be traced back to South America.
Humans migrated across the Indian Ocean from Africa to Australia.
Humans migrated across the Atlantic Ocean from Asia to South America.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was a major effect of the Ice Age that led to human migration?
Rising sea levels encouraged humans to travel by boat.
Cold weather encouraged humans to move further north.
Land bridges connected areas of the world that weren’t previously connected.
Freezing temperatures, need for food intake, allowing them to settle.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why were the first civilizations developed in river valleys?
They provided high elevations for mining.
They provided fertile land and fresh water.
They provided migrating game animals.
They provided safety during flood seasons.
- 15. Multiple Choice
How did the introduction of metallurgy lead to the beginning of the Bronze Age?
The creation of bronze from copper and tin allowed for better, more impressive artwork.
The creation of bronze from copper and tin allowed for stronger, more effective tools.
The creation of bronze from copper and tin prevented warfare between communities.
The creation of bronze from copper and tin prevented trade between communities.
- 16. Multiple Choice
As civilizations developed, there were many new changes to the way people lived. One example of a change to the way people lived was a division of labor. Which of the following BEST explains the cause of civilizations being able to develop a division of labor?
Systematic agricultural techniques led to food surpluses.
Populations grew in size, and new jobs had to be created.
Development of written languages led to better education.
Territory expanded, and people were needed to join the army.
- 17. Multiple Choice
How did the end of the Ice Age contribute to the creation of settlements?
Warmer climates allowed for the development of agriculture.
Warmer climates allowed for the migration of game animals.
Warmer climates restricted the migration of people.
Warmer climates restricted the development of art and leisure.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following made a settlement like this possible?
Nearby caves and overhangs, which provided shelter.
Migration patterns of game animals, such as bison and deer.
Access to fresh water and the development of systematic agriculture.
The use of flint spears, arrows, and axes, which provided weapons
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a common characteristic between each of the centers of early civilizations?
Access to water
Access to minerals
Access to firewood
Access to game
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Hunting and Gathering Lifestyles
Nomadic Families
Professional Armies
Specialized Workers
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can be concluded from the diagram above?
Advancements in early technology enabled the creation of civilization.
The Paleolithic period was one of great advancements in technology.
Advancements in metallurgy helped establish systematic agriculture.
The Neolithic period was one of technological decay and deterioration
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly identifies the headings for the table?
Stone Age and Classical Age
Paleolithic and Stone Age
Stone Age and Neolithic
Paleolithic and Neolithic
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conclusions can be reached using the map above?
The origins of humans can be traced back to Africa.
The origins of humans can be traced back to South America.
Humans migrated across the Indian Ocean from Africa to Australia.
Humans migrated across the Atlantic Ocean from Asia to South America
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes hunters and gatherers?
They were experts at using their environment to meet their basis needs.
The tools they made from metal helped them to survive.
They domesticated animals to help with daily activities.
They developed ways to bring water to their crops.
- 25. Multiple Choice
What did the hunters and gatherers have to develop before they could effectively work together?
tools
language
fire
domestication of animals
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the Neolithic people?
They lived in caves or built simple shelters.
They migrated from place to place to hunt animals for food.
They could settle in one place because they had a reliable food supply.
They used simple tools made from stone.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which statement best explains the greatest effect the emergence of agriculture had on early societies?
The population steadily decreased.
People were not able to specialize in just one trade.
Agriculture made it harder to find food.
The population steadily increased.
- 28. Multiple Choice
The map shows the migration routes of early humans. What made it possible for them to move from Asia to North America?
They constructed large ships to sail across at #1.
They crossed the land bridge at #1.
They swam the short distance at #1.
They built a bridge out of wood at #1.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes how the earliest humans (paleolithic) lived?
by hunting and gathering food
by herding sheep and other live stock
alone or in pairs
in farming villages along streams and rivers
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would you most likely find in the Paleolithic Era?
jewelry made of smooth stones
farms
cave paintings
domesticated animals
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true?
During the Neolithic Era people migrated from place to place.
During the Paleolithic Era people migrated from place to place.
During the Neolithic Era people developed language.
During the Paleolithic Era people used animals to help with farming.
- 32. Multiple Choice
What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?
They needed to find employment and an income
To find resources such as food and shelter
To explore the world.
They needed to find better transportation.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Catalhuyuk and Jericho were located near the Red Sea.
True
False
- 34. Multiple Choice
A nomad is a person who moves from place to place to survive.
True
False
- 35. Multiple Choice
During the most Recent Ice Age, the water level of the oceans was lowered, which exposed a land bridge from Asia to North America
True
False
- 36. Multiple Choice
A mixture of copper and tin is called __________.
Brass
Amber
Platinum
Bronze
- 37. Multiple Choice
Times of extreme cold when great sheets of ice covered parts of the Earth were the _____.
Ice Ages.
Bronze Age.
Stone Age.
Golden Age.
- 38. Multiple Choice
Taming an animal for use by humans is called
specialization
Technology
domestication
encampment
- 39. Multiple Choice
The New Stone Age
Paleolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Neolithic
- 40. Multiple Choice
Term for the change from hunting-gathering to farming
Agricultural Revolution
Paleolithic Age
Shrine
Monarchy
- 41. Multiple Choice
How did man get his food during the Paleolithic Age?
Growing crops
Hunting and Gathering
Stealing from others
Scavenging
- 42. Multiple Choice
What is another name for the Neolithic Age?
New Stone Age
Old Stone Age
Prehistoric Period
The Ice Age
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