Prehistory Review Quiz

What type of environment did early man choose to make civilizations?

• River Valleys

• Mountains

• Coastal Swamps

• Deserts

Which genus of hominids were known for making tools first?

• Homo Sapiens

• Homo Erectus

• Homo Habilis

Humanity began as a ______ society.

• Hunter-Gatherer

• Agricultural

• Nomadic

The Paleolithic Revolution was what?

• The time when early humans began founding cities

• The time when early humans began using stone tools

• The time when early humans began burying their dead

• The time when early humans started using written language

The land bridge connecting America to Asia was called what?

• Atlantian Connection

• Florida Keys

• Scranton Strait

• Bering Strait

Which of these cities was an early Neolithic city?

• Jericho

• Karachi

• Catalonia

• Denver

Which of the following best describes a civilization?

• An area where people hunt for food

• A time when excess food allows people to specialize in various trades

• A style of warfare

_____ is thought to be where humanity started?

• New York City

• The Fertile Crescent

• The Swamps of Bolivia

• Hoth’s Plains

Which of the following is defined by colder overall temperatures than average?

• Ice Age

• Ice Cream Weather

• The Global Freeze

• Global Warming

What feature of early humans gave them an advantage in creating civilization?