Early Man Final Test

What is the primary reason archaeologists study objects and fossils from the past?

• to learn what life was like in the past

• to learn what the objects are made of

• to learn if the artifacts are real or fake

• to learn about modern life in the region

Which event led to the first human migration into Europe?

• the end of an ice age

• the beginning of an ice age

• the extinction of game animals

• the extinction of other hominins

The first human societies formed around which activity?

• building bridges

• raising cattle

• growing wild grasses

• hunting game animals

Which factor first influenced the migration patterns of early humans?

• changes in climate

• changes in the ocean level

• the pathways of major rivers

• the movements of game animals

The improvement of the tools used by early humans demonstrated that they ...

• constantly faced new challenges

• had a large vocabulary of spoken words

• possessed sophisticated problem-solving skills

• established permanent settlements as soon as they could

An archaeologist who was interested in the culture of an ancient civilization might look for which of these items?

• written rules and laws

• human or animal fossils

• pottery and sculpture

• weapons and tools

The first benefit humans saw from the development of spoken language was the ability to ...

• pass on their history to others

• develop new artistic techniques

• remember earlier migration routes

• coordinate hunting activities better

The development of spoken language made which of these possible?

• the beginning of farming

• the creation of human culture

• the migration of humans to different continents

• the establishment of permanent settlements

Which pathway describes the first human migration?

• North Africa to Europe

• Europe to Central Asia

• Africa to Southwest Asia

• Asia to North America

While conducting a search at an excavation site, an archaeologist has discovered a clay pot covered with drawings. This artifact would best help archaeologists to understand which aspect of an ancient society?

• diet

• culture

• economy

• Technology