Lesson 64, Sections 1-3

What term is used to describe scholars who study human society?

• Archaeologists

• Historians

• Geographers

• Social scientists

Which of the following professionals are considered 'history detectives' that help us study the past?

• Archaeologists, historians, and geographers

• Archaeologists, biologists, and chemists

• Economists, sociologists, and psychologists

• Geologists, meteorologists, and astronomers

What are artifacts according to the text?

• Ancient writings and letters

• Objects left behind by people, such as clothing, tools, weapons, and coins

• Natural features of Earth

• Maps created by geographers

What do historians focus on when they study the past?

• The last few hundred years

• The last few thousand years

• The future predictions

• Only the prehistoric period

What do geographers study when mapping the past?

• Diaries and letters

• Artifacts made by humans

• Natural and human-made features of Earth

• Theories about how humans came to be

Why do scientists studying prehistoric history face a unique challenge?

• There is too much evidence to analyze

• They have to rely solely on written records

• There is a lack of evidence from this period

• Maps from this period are often inaccurate

What do cave paintings like those at Lascaux, France, provide clues about?

• Modern art techniques

• The daily life of ancient civilizations

• The invention of writing

• Future predictions made by ancient people

Why do scientists believe cave artists used torches in caves?

• Because the caves were used for religious ceremonies

• Because the caves were filled with dangerous animals

• Because the caves were deep and dark

• Because the caves were cold and needed heating

Where was the cave painting of humans found?

• In a museum

• Inside a cave at the Bhimbetka rock shelters in India

• In a European cathedral

• On the walls of a modern art gallery

Approximately how old is the cave painting described in the text?

• Between 1,000 and 5,000 years ago

• Between 4,000 and 10,000 years ago

• Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago

• Between 15,000 and 20,000 years ago