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Ancient Man Paleolithic/Neolithic

Quiz by John Rodriguez

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  • Q1
    Which of the following was a significant advancement in the lives of ancient man?
    Development of the internet
    The invention of tools
    Discovery of electricity
    Invention of the wheel
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the term used to describe early human ancestors who walked on two legs?
    Aquatic
    Bipedal
    Aerial
    Quadrupedal
    30s
  • Q3
    Which prehistoric period is known for the development of agriculture?
    Neolithic
    Paleolithic
    Iron Age
    Mesolithic
    30s
  • Q4
    Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of one of the first written scripts?
    Indus Valley
    Ancient Egypt
    Minoan Civilization
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q5
    What was a key characteristic of the Paleolithic period?
    Use of stone tools
    Development of written language
    Construction of large cities
    Agricultural practices
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of art is most commonly associated with ancient humans during the Paleolithic period?
    Sculptures of marble
    Mosaic designs
    Digital art
    Cave paintings
    30s
  • Q7
    Which hominid species is known for its use of fire?
    Homo erectus
    Australopithecus
    Homo sapiens
    Neanderthals
    30s
  • Q8
    Which significant societal development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
    Urban planning
    Maritime trade
    Industrial manufacturing
    Agricultural farming
    30s
  • Q9
    What was the primary diet of early humans during the Paleolithic era?
    Hunting and gathering
    Eating manufactured goods
    Raising livestock
    Farming crops
    30s
  • Q10
    Which ancient human species is known for their practice of burial rituals and is thought to have had a belief in an afterlife?
    Australopithecus
    Neanderthals
    Homo habilis
    Homo sapiens
    30s
  • Q11
    During which period did the first known use of fire by ancient humans occur?
    Paleolithic
    Neolithic
    Iron Age
    Mesolithic
    30s
  • Q12
    Which ancient human species is known for creating the first stone tools?
    Australopithecus
    Neanderthals
    Homo habilis
    Homo sapiens
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the significance of the archaeological site of Lascaux?
    It contains prehistoric cave paintings
    It is a fossil discovery site
    It is a Stone Age settlement
    It is a burial site
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the primary purpose of cave art created by ancient humans?
    To serve as maps
    To communicate or convey meanings
    To mark territorial boundaries
    To record historical events
    30s
  • Q15
    What significant change in lifestyle occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
    Increased reliance on wild animals
    Return to nomadic living
    Permanent abandonment of fire use
    Transition from hunting-gathering to farming
    30s

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