Early Humans Test Review

What types of technologies did people in the Paleolithic Era have?

• Large round rocks and written language.
• Complex tools with many types of parts.
• Basic round rocks and sharpened sticks.
• Technology such as wheels and tractors

What effect did tools have for early humans?

• They increased their chances for survival
• They decreased their chances for survival
• They required them to hunt with their hands
• They allowed them to make better decisions.

Which of these explains the Neolithic Revolution?

• Time period when they lived a hunters and gatherers lifestyle.
• Time period when they lived a nomadic lifestyle.
• Time period when they were vegetarians.
• Time period when they went from food gathering to food producing.

Agriculture can be described as:

• Hunting 
• Farming
• gathering
• Fishing

What effect did farming have on people in the Neolithic Era?

• It allowed them to settle in one place and grow into towns.
• It allowed them to migrate to new land
• It allowed them to hunt animals and gather plants.
• It allowed them to create art.

How were Neolithic and Paleolithic cultures similar?

• They both had language, passed on beliefs and were nomadic.
• They both passed on culture and were nomadic.
• They both had language passed on from storytelling, and a community where everyone helps out.
• They were both nomadic and had written language.

Which of these is NOT a reason why they painted in caves?

• To pass history on to younger generations.
• To illustrate their hunting practices.
• To show their beliefs.
• To illustrate their written stories.

How did Early Humans migrate out of Africa?

• Using the land bridge.
• Using the new invention the wheel.
• Using the technology of paddle boats.
• Using fire

For what reason did Early Humans create clothing and shelter?

• To survive in colder weather.
• To survive in warmer weather.
• To migrate a long distance.
• To trade with others.

Which best describes the effect of the land bridge on Early Humans?

• To cross into Africa
• To cross into new and better land in the Americas.
• To cross into the United States
• To cross into China.