Unit 1: Prehistory

Scientists who study past cultured by analyzing human remains, fossils, and artifacts are called:

• geologists

• archaeologists

• physchologists

• entomologists

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

• rise of civilizations displaces other people

• natural disasters forced people to leave native lands

• people searched for new sources of food

• religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands

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

• by planting crops

• from domesticated animals

• by following animal migrations

• from nearby settlements

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Early people stopped roaming with the -

• development of agriculture

• building of aqueducts

• invention of the wheel

• discovery of iron

Which of the following statements best characterizes Neolithic man?

• the major social organization was the clan

• they migrated in search of food, water, and shelter

• they invented the first tools including simple weapons

• technological advances gave rise to stable communities

What is the continent that is red?

• North America
• Europe
• Africa
• Australia

First tools, the use of fire, and cave art are from this era.

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

Domestication of plants and animals, settlements like Catalhoyuk and Steonhenge are from this era.

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

What is prehistory?

• period of history when hieroglyphics were used

• period of history when cuneiform was used

• period of history before written language was invented