Chapter 1 - Beginning Civilizations

Match the following

• Scientists who study early evidence of life preserved in fossils.

• archaeologists

• People that wander from place to place, usually in search of food.

• nomads

• A group of people's unique way of life.

• hominids

• Scientists who analyze dug up evidence such as artifacts.

• culture

• Humans, and other species, that walk upright.

• paleontologist

Match the following

• This is the system of writing created by Sumerian scribes.

• artifacts

• Scientists who study people's unique culture.

• technology

• Any tool or technique needed to solve a problem.

• barter

• Trading goods and services without money.

• cuneiform

• Objects made by humans.

• anthropologist

Match the following

• Also known as the Old Stone Age

• neolithic

• Agricultural Revolution began

• paleolithic

• Permanent settlements were developed

• paleolithic

• Also known as the New Stone Age

• neolithic

• Fire was used as a tool

• neolithic

"Prehistory" refers to any time in the past before___.

• the Neolithic Age

• writing was invented

• the establishment of civilizations

It is widely believed that human life began in___.

• Iraq

• Africa

• Australia

What important characteristics did "Lucy," the earliest hominid yet found, have? (there are 2 correct answers)

• Well developed muscles

• Opposable thumbs

• A big brain

Which of the following human accomplishments happened first?

• Mastery over fire

• Invention of the wheel

• Irrigation systems

• Making of bronze tools

The hunter-gatherer way of life made it impossible for people to live___.

• in cold climates

• in permanent shelters

• in groups

The Neolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans___.

• mastered fire

• migrated to Africa

• developed agriculture/farming

The slash-and-burn technique was used to___,

• clear land for farming with fire

• harvest crops

• destroy farming after working so hard