Which animals lived in Prehistoric Britain?
In this lesson we will learn about some prehistoric animals. These beasts roamed earth during the stone age, and many of them are now extinct. What happened?
Which animals lived in Prehistoric Britain?
In this lesson we will learn about some prehistoric animals. These beasts roamed earth during the stone age, and many of them are now extinct. What happened?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The difference between extant and extinct.
- Animals in the UK during the Ice Age that have since become extinct.
- Animals in the UK during the Ice Age that are extant and still present.
- How historians disagree about how some major mammals became extinct (woolly mammoth).
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7 Questions
Q1.
When did Homo sapiens first evolve?
Around 2.5 million years ago
Around 60,000 years ago
Around 65 million years ago
Q2.
During the prehistoric period, early humans wrote lots of things down. This evidence helps us to learn about prehistory.
True
Q3.
Scientists believe that humans first evolved in:
Asia
Australia
Europe
Q4.
Which of these early humans do scientists believe was the first to make and use stone tools?
Homo erectus
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo sapiens
Neanderthals
Q5.
Which of these statements best describe the role of a geneticist?
Finds and studies fossils of plants and animals.
Finds and studies items made by people from the past.
Q6.
Which of these statements best describe the role of an archaeologist?
Finds and studies fossils of plants and animals.
Studies the DNA of people and animals.
Q7.
Which of these statements best describe the role of a palaeontologist?
Finds and studies items made by people from the past.
Studies the DNA of people and animals.
6 Questions
Q1.
Extinct means that...
there are still members of this animal group that are alive today.
Q2.
Extant means that...
all of these animals have died out.
Q3.
Which of these animals is now extinct?
Elk
Rhinoceros
Turtles
Q4.
When did Homo sapiens first evolve?
Around 2.5 million years ago
Around 60,000 years ago
Around 65 million years ago
Q5.
Which of these animals is extant?
Cave lions
Smilodon
Woolly Mammoth
Q6.
What is another name for the ice age?
Age of mammals
Neolithic Era
Stone Age