World 1 Unit 1 Test Review

Which of the following was NOT an activity in which humans took part during the Paleolithic Era?

• writing brief poetry about political leaders

• development of oral languages

• use of technology, such as fire

• nomadic hunting and gathering in search of food, water, and shelter

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

• Rise of civilizations displaced other people

• Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands

• People searched for new sources of food

• Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands

Which number on this map represents the region where archaeologists believe the first humans appeared? 

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?

• By planting crops

• From domesticated animals

• By following animal migrations

• From nearby settlements

Which of the following would an archaeologist seek the most?

• songs recorded in the early 20th century

• 20th century documents about politics

• ancient artifacts such as coins, pottery, or artwork

• an engineering plan for how to make an internal combustion engine

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

• Invention of written language

• Development of agriculture

• Specialization of labor

• Use of pottery

When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to -

• speculate about daily lives

• understand spoken languages

• interpret written records

• study farming techniques

What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?

• Increase of spoken languages

• End of hunting

• Development of permanent settlements

• Elimination of trade

The main result of the domestication of animals was that humans -

• were safer during a hunt

• were able to hunt more efficiently

• have animals as pets

• had a ready supply of meat and animal products

What time in the past does "prehistoric" refer to?

• before the invention of writing

• before the birth of Jesus

• before the establishment of civilizations

• before the appearance of Homo sapiens