Studying Prehistory: Overview and Methods

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Humans did not invent writing until about how many years ago?

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5,000 years ago (3000 BCE)

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Which of the following is an example of an artifact rather than a fossil? A stone tool made by early humans, A dinosaur bone, A leaf imprint in rock, A preserved shell

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A stone tool made by early humans

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If two objects are found at the same site, which method compares them to estimate which is older?

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Relative dating

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Which scientist would MOST likely analyze soil layers to determine which artifacts are older based on depth?

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Geologist

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Which reason explains why historians and other scientists use several methods to study prehistory?

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Because the period lacks written records

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According to the content, what scientific name is used for all humans alive today?

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Homo sapiens

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What does the term Homo sapiens mean in English?

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wise man

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Archaeologists have found fossils of human relatives dating back approximately how long ago?

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6 to 7 million years ago

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Which hominid type is associated with the label N. on the timeline image?

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Neanderthals

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Which type appears between Australopithecus and Homo erectus on the timeline image?

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Homo habilis