Social Studies Chapter 1-Early People Study Guide

When archaeologists study an excavation site, objects found closer to the surface are

• not as old as those found in deeper layers
• more damaged than those deeper down
• the oldest objects
• usually worth more money

 Whose fossil find, or discovery, was located in Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania?

• The Leakeys' discovery

• Donald Johanson's Lucy

• Tim White Ardi

• Michael Brunet humanoid skull

Many scientists believe that human life began in 

• Africa 
• Asia
• Europe
• South America

Archaeologists are part of a larger field of study known as

• anthropology
• geology
• medicine
• biology

The French fossil hunter Michael Brunet's discovery was so important because

• It was so old and found in Central Africa, not east Africa

• It was found in France and it was older than the remains found by Leakey's in Africa

• It was the most complete human skeleton ever found

• It was found on a different continent that the Lucy skeleton found by Johanson

What had a major effect on early human development?

• Use of fire

• Gathering of plants

• Building of large cities

• Use of a written language

The earliest tools were made from

• stone
• gold
• wood
• metal

What was a major advantage that Homo Sapiens had over Neanderthals?

• Complex language skills

• Larger brains

• The ability to use fire

• Taller, more muscular body

Which of the following represents modern humans?

• Homo Sapiens
• Fossils
• Neanderthals
• Clans

Homo Sapiens means 

• Wise people

• Modern man

• Walks upright

• Large brained