Prehistory Test Review

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Which of the following best defines the term "domesticate" as used in prehistory?

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To tame animals and adapt plants for human use

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What is the correct chronological order of the following ages? Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze

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Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A modern textbook about ancient Egypt, A diary written by a person living through an event, A documentary about the Bronze Age, An encyclopedia entry on early humans

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A diary written by a person living through an event

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What is the main difference between an artifact and a fossil?

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Artifacts are man-made objects; fossils are remains of living things.

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Which of the following best describes a nomad? A person who lives in a permanent settlement, A person who moves from place to place in search of food, A person who builds shrines, A person who invents new technology

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A person who moves from place to place in search of food

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Which technological development is associated with the Paleolithic Age? Options: The use of bronze tools, The invention of writing, The creation of simple stone tools, The building of large cities

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The creation of simple stone tools

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What was the primary shift in human lifestyle during the Neolithic Age?

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Moving from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture

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Which group was typically at the top of the social hierarchy in early civilizations?

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Priests and rulers

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Which calendar was introduced to correct inaccuracies in the previous system?

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Gregorian Calendar

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Why were bronze tools considered superior to stone tools?

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Bronze was stronger and more durable than stone.