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Early Human History

World History

Questions about the earliest humans and their discoveries.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Sep 2, 2026

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1 What important tool did early humans first use to make fire?

A Matches
B Lighter
C Stones
D Magnifying glass

2 What is the name given to the time before writing was invented?

A The Medieval Period
B The Bronze Age
C Prehistory
D The Renaissance

3 What was one of the first animals that humans learned to tame and keep as pets or for work?

A Dinosaur
B Elephant
C Wolf
D Tiger

4 Where did the earliest humans first live and develop?

A North America
B Europe
C Africa
D Asia

5 What was one of the earliest forms of art created by humans?

A Sculptures
B Paintings on cave walls
C Written stories
D Music

6 Which of these was a very important discovery that allowed humans to grow their own food?

A The wheel
B Farming
C The printing press
D Electricity

7 What material did early humans use to make basic tools and weapons before metal was common?

A Plastic
B Wood and stone
C Glass
D Paper

8 What ancient structure was built in Egypt for pharaohs to be buried in?

A Castle
B Pyramid
C Temple
D Stadium

9 What civilization is famous for inventing cuneiform writing and living in Mesopotamia?

A Romans
B Greeks
C Sumerians
D Vikings

10 Who were the people who lived in the Americas for thousands of years before Europeans arrived?

A Vikings
B Egyptians
C Indigenous peoples
D Mongols

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