Journey through Prehistoric Times

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During which time period did prehistoric humans live?

  • The Paleolithic Age (correct)
  • The Lithic Age
  • The Metal Age
  • The Neolithic Age

What were the main materials used by prehistoric humans to make tools?

  • Stone and animals
  • Metal and stone
  • Wood and metal
  • Stone, wood, and animals (correct)

When was fire discovered by prehistoric humans?

  • About 5 million years ago
  • About 35 years ago
  • About half a million years ago (correct)
  • About 6000 years ago

What were the living conditions like for prehistoric humans during the Paleolithic Age?

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What kind of art did prehistoric humans create during the Paleolithic Age?

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During which age did prehistoric humans live?

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What were the main sources of food for prehistoric humans during the Paleolithic Age?

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What does the word 'Paleolithic' mean?

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What were the living conditions like for prehistoric humans during the Paleolithic Age?

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What did prehistoric humans believe in during the Paleolithic Age?

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Prehistoric Humans

  • Prehistoric humans lived from the emergence of the first humans to the development of written records, roughly from 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.
  • The main materials used by prehistoric humans to make tools were stone, wood, and bone.
  • Fire was discovered by prehistoric humans around 1.5 to 2.5 million years ago.
  • During the Paleolithic Age, living conditions were harsh, with frequent migrations, nomadic lifestyles, and limited access to resources.
  • Prehistoric humans created cave art, carvings, and personal adornments during the Paleolithic Age.
  • Prehistoric humans lived during the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages.
  • The main sources of food for prehistoric humans during the Paleolithic Age were hunting, gathering, and fishing.
  • The word 'Paleolithic' means "Old Stone Age" and refers to the earliest period of human history.
  • Prehistoric humans believed in animism, the idea that all objects and natural elements possess spiritual energy, during the Paleolithic Age.

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