Unit 2 Africa Review

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What do archaeologists study to learn about the past?

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Artifacts and fossils

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Why do scientists believe that the first humans lived in Africa?

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Because of the discovery of Lucy

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How did technology help Paleolithic humans survive?

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By making it possible to cook food and scare off dangerous animals

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What happened after some modern humans began to move out of Africa?

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They migrated to Asia and Europe

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Why did some Africans take up pastoralism?

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To find the best pastures in each season

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Name three characteristics of hunter-gatherer bands.

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Nomadic lifestyle, reliance on hunting and gathering, simple technology

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What could explain the movement of modern humans along the migration routes shown on the map?

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Adaptation to varied environments

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Why were pharaohs given the power to rule Egypt?

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Egyptians believed they were gods on Earth.

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What was the reason that ancient Egyptians established dynasties?

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to ensure ruling families stayed in power

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Why was mummification (the embalming process) an important element of Ancient Egyptian society?

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Egyptians believed in an afterlife.