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Prehistory quiz

Authored by Jennifer Gioseffi

Social Studies

6th Grade

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Prehistory quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

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What is prehistory?

All of BC or BCE time period

A time before writing

The time we have no knowledge of

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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When did writing begin? Select all answers that are correct.

10,000 years ago

5,000 years ago

3,000 BC

1 AD

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

How do scientists date artifacts? Select all that apply.

By looking at how strong and intact the item is when tested.

By looking at the coloration of the object as it has aged over time.

By observing the depth at which the object was buried. The lower down it is found the likelihood it is older.

By calculating the amount of radioactive elements left, such as carbon, that decompose over time.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

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Which is the oldest early human believed to have been able to walk on two feet?

Australopithecus

Homohabilis

Neanderthals

Homosapians

Homoerectus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

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Of the early humans below, which one is considered to be the "handyman" and believed to have been the first to use stone tools?

Australopithecus

Homohabilis

Neanderthals

Homosapians

Homoerectus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

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Of the early humans below, which one is considered to be the first one that learned to control fire and migrate outside of Africa?

Australopithecus

Homohabilis

Neanderthals

Homosapians

Homoerectus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

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Which of the early humans is most similar to homosapians and believed to have buried their dead?

Australopithecus

Homohabilis

Neanderthals

Homoerectus

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