Topic 1 Origins of Civilization Test

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What is a geologist?

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Scientists who study the physical materials of Earth itself, such as soil and rocks.

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How did people acquire food during the Paleolithic Era?

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By hunting and gathering.

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What do archaeologists study?

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Human life in the past by examining the things that people left behind.

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What is a civilization?

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A complex society that has cities, a well-organized government, and workers with specialized skills.

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Where did the earliest civilization develop?

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Sumer.

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What is the study of human behavior called?

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Anthropology.

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What are artifacts?

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Anything made and used by humans.

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What is the significance of the Paleolithic Era?

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It marks the period when humans primarily relied on hunting and gathering for food.

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What is the difference between a civilization and a society?

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A civilization is a complex society with cities and organized government, while a society is a broader term for a group of individuals living together.

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What role do archaeologists play in understanding history?

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They help us learn about past human life through the study of artifacts and remains.