Early Human Quiz

What is a Hominid?

• A. A prehistoric tool

• B. A member of the primate family

• C. A type of early human shelter

• D. A method of ancient communication

What does the term 'Land Bridge' refer to?

• A. A man-made overpass for vehicles

• B. A natural arch formed by erosion

• C. A strip of land connecting two landmasses

• D. A type of ancient monument

What is a Hunter Gatherer?

• A type of animal that hunts in groups

• A member of a culture where food is gotten by hunting or gathering

• A person who collects artifacts

• A term used to describe early agricultural societies

What does Pre-History refer to?

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The period of time after written records began

• The period of time before written records

• The study of historical texts

What does the term "Evolution" refer to?

• A type of revolution in agriculture

• A process of change over time

• A decrease in farming activities

• A historical event in the 18th century

What is the Agricultural Revolution primarily associated with?

• A decrease in industrial activities

• A process of change over time

• An increase in farming

• The development of technology

What does the term "Migration" refer to?

• The process of animals hibernating during winter

• The movement of a person or people from one country to another

• The change in seasons from winter to spring

• The pattern of weather over a long period of time

What is an "Ice Age"?

• A period of extremely high temperatures on Earth

• A time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

• A long interval of time where the Earth was frozen

• A historical era known for its artistic ice sculptures

John is interested in the practice of growing crops and raising animals. What is this practice known as?

• Archaeology

• Agriculture

• Anthropology

• Aquaculture

Who is a scientist that studies human history?

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

• Astronomer

• Agriculturist