The Paleolithic Age
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The Ice Ages
Neolithic Times
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What does Paleolithic mean?
Paleolithic means "old stone" in Greek.
100
What was the main type of rock used by the Paleolithic people?
The main type of rock used was the flint.
100
What were two important technological developments of the Paleolithic people?
Tools and fire were important for the Paleolithic people.
100
What made the people from the Neolithic times to stay in one place?
The Agricultural Revolution.
100
What two metals formed bronze?
Bronze was formed by mixing copper and tin.
200
What are nomads?
Nomads are people who move regularly from place to place to survive.
200
From what did the Paleolithic people construct their tents?
The constructed their tents from animal skins, brush, and wood.
200
What is the Ice Age?
The Ice Age is a period in which the glaciers covered most of the world.
200
What does the word "neolithic" mean?
The word "neolithic" means new stone in Greek.
200
How was the period called between 3000 and 1200 B.C. ?
It was called the Bronze Age.
300
Is the Paleolithic period relating to the Stone Age.
Yes, it is relating to the Stone Age.
300
What was fire used for in the Paleolithic Times?
They used the fire for warmth, light, and to scare away wild animals.
300
How did the people in the Ice Age have to survive the cold temperatures?
They had either to adapt or change many areas for living.
300
Where did the Neolithic people locate their houses.
They located their houses near fields so that they could care for the crops more easily.
300
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a type of government in which the ruler is a king or queen.
400
Why did Paleolithic people travel in bands?
Paleolithic people travelled in bands to hunt and gather food.
400
What is a woolly mammoth?
A woolly mammoth is a large, hairy, extinct animal which looked like an elephant.
400
How did they protect themselves from the harsh environment?
They built sturdier shelters and learned to make warm clothing.
400
Who is Ötzi?
Ötzi is a Neolithic man who was discovered in the Austrian Alps in 1991.
400
What did the first kind of writing use?
The first kind of writing used symbols.
500
Before technology what were the tools?
The tools were sticks, stones, and tree branches.
500
How did the Paleolithic people communicate?
Paleolithic people communicated by sounds and physical gestures.
500
What is one way they adapted to their living area?
One way was that they made their diets by enriching the meals with fat.
500
What is a shrine?
A shrine is a worship place.
500
What helped explain the forces of nature and the role of humans in the world?
The religion helped.
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