Fire is an essential part of our lives today, but have you ever wondered how early humans discovered it? Long ago, humans didn’t know how to make fire, but they learned to use it for warmth, cooking, and safety. Here’s a simple look at how early humans discovered fire and what it meant for them:

  • Early humans did not know how to make fire.
  • They first discovered fire by lightning strikes or volcanic eruptions.
  • They learned how to keep and use fire for warmth and cooking.
  • Over time, they figured out how to create fire by rubbing sticks together.
  • Fire made life easier and safer, protecting them from animals.
  • It also helped early humans cook food and stay warm during cold weather.
  • The invention of fire helped humans develop tools and eventually led to bigger inventions.

Early Humans Discovered and Invented Fire for Warmth, Cooking, and Safety.

Related MCQ’s

1. Who is believed to have first used controlled fire?

a) Homo sapiens
b) Homo erectus
c) Neanderthals
d) Early farmers

2. What is one theory about how early humans discovered fire?

a) They invented fire using matches.
b) They learned fire from other animals.
c) Lightning strikes might have set fire to forests.
d) They used fire to make tools.

3. What did early humans use to create fire before modern tools?

a) Metal rods
b) Flint and sticks
c) Fire lighters
d) Matches

4. Why is fire important in human history?

a) It helps in cooking and provides warmth.
b) It helps in playing sports.
c) It is used for decoration.
d) It is only useful for light.

5. When was the first successful friction match invented?

a) 1850
b) 1800
c) 1826
d) 1900

6. What invention made it easier to create fire in modern times?

a) Fire extinguisher
b) Matches and lighters
c) Flint tools
d) Cooking stoves

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