Seventh Grade Midterm Review

The map shows the migration routes of early humans. What made it possible for them to move from Asia to North America?

• They constructed large ships to sail across at #1. 
• They crossed the land bridge at #1. 
• They swam the short distance at #1. 
• They built a bridge out of wood at #1.

Which of the following describes how the earliest humans (paleolithic) lived? 

• by hunting and gathering food
• by herding sheep and other live stock
• alone or in pairs
• in farming villages along streams and rivers

Which of the following would you most likely find in the Paleolithic Era?

• jewelry made of smooth stones
• farms
•  cave paintings
• domesticated animals

Scientists divide the Stone Ages into periods based on which of the following?

• the types of animals that lived 
• the development of agriculture 
• the types of tools used by people 
• the type of clothes worn by people 

What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?

• They needed to find employment and an income
• To find resources such as food and shelter
• To explore the world.
• They needed to find better transportation.

How did the start of farming change early human tribes? 

• It forced them to stay in one place and build villages and cities.
• It caused them to continue to hunt animals and gather plants. 
• It ended fighting between the tribes for land.
• It stopped them from building temples for their gods.

This time period began when people began to farm: growing crops and raising animals.

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

During this time period, people got food from hunting wild animals and gathering wild plants to eat.

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

During this time period, people raised sheep, goats and cattle for meat and / or milk.

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

During this time period, people had some control over their food supply.

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age