Ancient Civilizations

Which region is known as the cradle of civilization?

• Indus Valley

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• China

What is the term for the process of taming wild animals for human use?

• domestication

• enslavement

• subjugation

• captivation

What marked the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled agricultural lifestyle?

• Industrial revolution

• Hunting and gathering

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture and domestication of plants and animals

What form of art did early humans create on the walls of caves?

• mosaics

• pottery

• sculptures

• cave paintings

What medium was used to create cave paintings?

• charcoal

• berries

• minerals and animal fat

• all of the above

What term is used to describe the first permanent human communities?

• Neolithic

• Mesolithic

• Paleolithic

• Iron Age

What were the earliest weapons used by humans made of?

• plastic

• stone

• metal

• wood

The stone that was used to make arrowheads was...

• volcanic rock

• flintstone

• bedrock

• creekstone

What is the name of the well-preserved mummy found in the Alps?

• Ötzi

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

Louis Leaky was a famous...

• Archeologist

• Elephant trainer

• Historian

• Astronaut