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Stone Age Tools and Human Use of Fire

Quiz by Candace Kennington

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  • Q1
    The Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age, gets it name from the fact that...
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    humans worshipped stones
    the tools and weapons for survival were mostly made of stone
    all humans lived in caves
    humans needed stones to start fires
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  • Q2
    Which tool would have helped humans living in cold climates the most?
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    straw for the roof of a house
    a bone comb to keep hair tidy and neat
    a sharp stick for stabbing animals
    bone needles to make warmer and better clothing
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  • Q3
    Paleolithic man did not use any of the following....
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    towns and cities for safety
    he did not use any of these
    bricks and concrete for building
    farming and agriculture
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  • Q4
    Which of these would have been used for Stone Age tools?
    bones
    wood
    antlers
    all of these
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  • Q5
    Why would Stone Age man need tools?
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    hunting and getting food
    all of these
    protecting himself and his family
    building shelters
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  • Q6
    In a Stone Age shelter, you are likely to find...
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    natural materials from area
    materials bought from stores or markets
    glass, painted images, and heavy doors
    permanent and long lasting materials
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  • Q7
    Which of the following was a benefit of human control of fire?
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    protection from predators
    warmth
    ability to cook food
    all of these
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  • Q8
    Cooking food had what important effect on the human brain?
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    the brain learned to like meat more than plants
    the brain was able to see in the light of the campfires
    the body could save energy from digestion and the energy went to allowing the brain to growth and develop
    the brain became smaller and less developed
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  • Q9
    When humans gathered around a campfire to stay warm, eat, and be safe together- what most likely developed as a result?
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    hunting skill
    deeper knowledge of plants for healing
    better eyesight
    human language and communication
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