Class 3 SS Study of the Past & Early People Worksheet
Fill in the blanks.
- The study of the past is called __________.
- A person who studies artefacts is called an __________.
- Early humans lived in __________ and __________.
- Early humans were __________ and __________.
- The first animal tamed (domesticated) by humans was __________.
True or False.
- History is an account of the past. (______)
- Early humans first used steel knives for hunting. (______)
- Early humans made cave paintings. (______)
- Fire was discovered by rubbing stones together. (______)
- Early humans had fixed homes. (______)
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Archaeologist | a. Writes about history |
| 2. Historian | b. First animal tamed |
| 3. Dog | c. Found old artefacts |
| 4. Cave paintings | d. Bhimbetka |
| 5. Nomads | e. Moved from place to place |
Choose the correct option.
- Early humans first used __________ as tools.
a) Steel knives b) Stones c) Plastic - Early humans wore clothes made of __________.
a) Silk b) Cotton c) Animal skins - Early humans used fire to __________.
a) Cook food b) Watch TV c) Play games - The period with no written records is called __________.
a) History b) Prehistory c) Geography - Bhimbetka caves are famous for __________.
a) Coins b) Paintings c) Buildings
Short Answer Questions.
- What is a timeline?
- Write two uses of fire for early humans.
- Name any two food items eaten by early humans.
- How did early humans communicate in the beginning?
- What materials were used by early humans to make clothes?
Long Answer Questions.
- Explain the difference between history and prehistory.
- Describe the homes of early humans.
- Write four ways in which fire helped early humans.
- Explain how early humans made tools and weapons.
Class 3 SS Study of the Past & Early People Worksheet Solutions
Fill in the blanks.
- History
- Archaeologist
- Caves and shelters (rocks/branches/animal skins)
- Hunter and gatherers / Nomads
- Dog
