History Alive! Lesson 1 Assessment 1

People who study the past are most like which of the following?

• Teachers

• Artists

• Detectives

• Builders

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During an excavation, what activity would an archaeologist most likely be engaged in?

• Reading ancient manuscripts

• Studying the geographical features of the Earth

• Examining unearthed artifacts

• Creating maps of the excavation site

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What is an example of a human-made feature that a geographer might study?

• A cave

• A road

• A volcano

• A spear

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Geography

Consider this: "Researchers sang inside a painted cave in France. They found that the sound was loudest in the areas that were painted." What is the most accurate conclusion you can draw from this evidence?

• People likely gathered to converse while painting in these areas of the cave.

• These areas of the cave were where bison resided.

• People likely lived in these areas of the cave.

• These areas of the cave were often deep underground.

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If you discovered ancient artifacts and murals in the Lascaux cave, which question would be the hardest to answer?

• How did the ancient people paint on such high ceilings?

• What materials did the ancient people use to paint?

• Why did the ancient people choose to paint inside the Lascaux cave?

• What were the subjects of the ancient people's paintings?

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If you found footprints of young people near these sculptures, what is the best conclusion you could reach?

• People died at young ages at that time.

• Children were not allowed in the caves.

• People used caves for protection from attacks.

• Children took part in ceremonies.

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You have discovered an ancient spear thrower with intricate carvings at an archaeological dig. What does this suggest about the individual who once used it?

• Hunting was very important to this person.

• This person was very strong.

• Artistry was very important to this person.

• This person worshipped animals.

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In the area near cave paintings, what type of artifact have archeologists found?

• Prayer books

• Masks

• Maps

• Lamps

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What could be inferred from the discovery of ancient tools in a cave?

• The cave was used as a workshop

• The cave was used for ceremonial purposes

• The cave was used as a marketplace

• The cave was used as a school

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Based on the discovery of an ancient spear thrower with intricate carvings, what can be inferred about the society in which it was created?

• The society valued strength and hunting skills.

• The society had a deep appreciation for art.

• The society had a complex religious system.

• The society had advanced technological capabilities.

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