Early Civilizations (Paleolithic/Neolithic Era)

Based on the images and description, the technology used during the Paleolithic Era was

• made from resources that were readily available.

• imported from more advanced civilizations.

• used for fishing only.

• discovered by archaeologists in South America.

Hunter-Gatherer societies developed the tools pictured in order to

• sell them for profit.

• increase farming output.

• increase survival rates of the population.

• create new irrigation systems

How did the Bering Land Bridge impact the lives of early humans?

• It allowed hunter-gatherers to establish permanent settlements.

• It allowed hunter-gatherers to migrate across continents.

• It allowed hunter-gatherers to create farming communities.

• It allowed hunter-gatherers protection from their enemies.

What do prehistoric stone tools indicate about the lifestyle of hunter-gatherers?

• They prayed to gods of nature

• They used language to communicate

• They had separate roles for men and women

• They adapted to their natural environment

Which pair of civilizations are associated with the region shown in dark gray on this map?

• Shang and Zhou Dynasties

• The Babylonians and the Sumerians

• Ancient Egypt and the Hyksos

• Russia and Poland

The Indus River Valley civilization developed in which area?

• present-day countries China.

• present-day countries of England and France

• present-day countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India

Where do archaeologists believe the first humans originated?

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Which of the following was NOT a way that hunter-gatherers adapted to their environment?

• use of fire

• hunt and make clothes

• made simple tools

• make settlements

Which of the following was a technological advancement of hunter-gatherers?

• stone tools

• number system

• writing system

• steel plow

During which prehistoric era were cave drawings, the ability to make fire, and simple tools discovered or created?

• Classical Era

• Neolithic Era

• Middle Ages

• Old Stone Age