Old Stone Age and New Stone Age

Why is the study of ancient ones important to us today?

• The study gives us information about our human ancestors.

• Ancient bones are the only source of information for archaeologists.

• Ancient bones help develop better forms of agricultures.

• Ancient bones help develop modern technologies.

What was important about Donald Johanson's discovery of Lucy in 1974?

• It proved hominids used tools.

• It proved that hominids lived in East Africa 5,000 years ago.

• It pointed to a hominid's ability to walk upright.

• It was the first discovery of ancient bones.

What is the definition of Homo Erectus?

• thinking man

• modern man

• wise man

• upright man

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

• They required humans to stand close to animals when hunting.

• They increased chances for survival.

• They decreased chances for survival.

• They allowed more animals to graze the fields.

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes why people learned how to make clothes and build shelters after migrating out of Africa?

• They needed to trade cloth with other merchants.

• They needed more protection to survive in colder areas.

• They needed less protection to survive in warmer areas.

• They needed to trade living spaces with others.

Which statement BEST defines the Neolithic Revolution?

• major battle fought between people of Asia and Africa

• the shift from food gathering to food producing

• the shift from food gathering to hunting

• major battle fought between the peoples of Asia

What was farming's affect on people in the Stone Age?

• It allowed them to build permanent settlements.

• It allowed them to travel.

• It allowed them to paint caves.

• It allowed them to hunt for animals.

Which of the following BEST defines a megalith?

• huge stones used as monuments

• a temple made of wood

• a large mammal that lives in the Asian tundra

• a ruler or king of an ancient kingdom

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the relationship between farming and growth of towns?

• Farming held back developments in the arts.

• The development of farming helped establish permanent settlements.

• The development of farming led to more hunter-gatherer groups.

• Farming competed with hunting and gathering practices.

Using large animals greatly improved the ability of people to ___________________.

• farm.

• gather.