Chapter 1

Archeologists use artifacts of early humans to

• determine the time in history they were used

• learn the types of resources they had

• understand their capabilities and skills

• all of the above

Early humans migrated because

• Their cities were being attacked by other cities

• The changing climate forced them to follow their food sources

• They wanted to live in more affordable places

• They were unhappy with their leader

Early humans were able to populate the entire Earth due to roads built to connect continents.

• True

• False

Domestication of plants allowed early humans to

• continue life as nomads

• go back to Africa

• settle into farming villages

• Move to large cities

Domestication of animals allowed early humans to

• play sports

• use them to carry things

• use them for protection

• have clothing

• communicate with others

The Agricultural Revolution changed the lives of early humans by

• making it easier to follow their food source

• allowing them to settle into farming villages

A primary source is a document written by a person who did not witness the event.

• True

• False

The culture of a people is studied by

• anthropologist

• archeologist

• paleontologist

• astronomer

Types of megafauna

• turtle

• sabertooth cat

• worm

• ground sloth

• ant

In order to learn about prehistory, historians use

• history books

• You Tube

• fossils and artifacts

• pop music