Worksheet: Exploring the Mesolithic Period
Sinda Lahour Worksheet: Exploring the Mesolithic Period
Understanding the Mesolithic Period.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
Word Bank: Hunter-gatherers, tools, climate, Mesolithic, nomadic
a. The _____________ period is also called the Middle Stone Age.
b. People during this time were mostly _____________, relying on hunting and gathering for food.
c. They used stone _____________ for various purposes.
d. The _____________ of this period was generally milder than the previous ice age.
e. People in the _____________ period were often _____________, moving from place to place in search of resources.
True or False
Circle 'True' if the statement is correct and 'False' if it is not.
Matching the Words
Match the words with their correct definitions.
Period between Paleolithic and Neolithic.
a. Mesolithic
People who search for food and resources
b. Hunter-gatherers
Instruments used for various tasks.
c. Tools
Instruments used for various tasks.
d. Climate
e. Nomadic
A period of warmer weather.
Short Answer
Explain one key difference between the Paleolithic period and the Mesolithic period.
Multiple Choice
Choose the correct option for the following question: What was the primary way people in the Mesolithic period obtained their food?
Agriculture
Fishing
Hunting and gathering
Trading
