CK12 Intro: Exploring Human History and Culture

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What is the primary focus of an anthropologist?

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Studying artifacts to understand human origins, customs, and beliefs

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Which term describes anything created and left behind by humans that provides information about their culture?

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Artifact

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Who studies the earth and the distribution of life, including human activity?

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Geographer

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What is the study of human behaviors practiced to meet needs called?

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Economics

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Which of the following best describes the Stone Age?

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An era before humans developed metal technologies, characterized by hunting and gathering

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If a scientist is examining pottery and tools from an ancient civilization to learn about their daily life, which field are they most likely working in?

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Archaeology

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How does periodization help historians in their work?

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By providing a way to divide history into manageable segments for study

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Which of the following is an example of a turning point in history?

• The daily life of a medieval farmer
• The invention of the printing press
• The study of ancient coins
• The measurement of a river's length

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The invention of the printing press

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How did the development of metal tools change human societies?

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Comparing artifacts from before and after the introduction of metal tools

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How would you use artifacts from two different eras to draw conclusions about changes in human culture over time?

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By identifying the materials and purposes of the artifacts to infer shifts in technology and lifestyle