Human Origins

Which term means wise, wise man

• Neanderthals

• Australopithecus

• homo sapiens

• homo sapiens sapiens

What do some scientists believe to be the single most important event in human history

• making of bronze

• use of stone tools

• agricultural revolution

• creation of religion

Çatal hüyük is one of the best-known examples of a(n) _____.

• early written script

• early religion

• large farming village

• prehistoric art form

Early urban Civilizations developed religions primarily

• to make laws and regulate lives.

• to explain the working of the forces of nature and the fact of existence.

• keep accurate records

• to portray stories of gods and goddesses.

Neanderthals were probably the first of the early humans to _____.

• develop a written language

• bury their dead

• use stone tools

• make fires

Where and when did the first Homo sapiens sapiens appear?

• North America; 10,000 years ago

• Africa; from 150,000 to 200,000 years ago

• Asia; from 100,000 to 150,000 years ago

• Europe; 100,000 years ago

Early hominids used fire to _____.

• flush animals out of caves and then kill them

• create a sense of community

• protect against attack by dangerous animals

• all of the above

The Neolithic Revolution _____.

• was a shift to systematic agriculture

• is reflected in cave drawings

• caused humans to melt metal to make tools and weapons

• occurred when early humans established new forms of government

Which of the following skills was part of the Paleolithic way of life?

• detailed cave painting

• the use of writing

• the use of fire to alter metals

• formation of government

Which statement best explains why early nomads began to settle in the Fertile Crescent?

• The region was well-protected by natural defenses

• The region had lush vegetation and abundant animal life

• Numerous cities existed along the waterways of the region.

• Numerous domesticated animals were native to the region