Human Origins and Early Civilizations

When did Homo sapiens first emerge in East Africa?

• Between 100,000 and 400,000 years ago

• Between 500,000 and 800,000 years ago

• Between 50,000 and 100,000 years ago

• Between 1 million and 2 million years ago

What was the primary basis of survival for early humans?

• Domestication of animals

• Agriculture

• Hunting and gathering

• Trade with other regions

According to the map, which continent did Homo sapiens reach last?

• Australia

• Americas

• Eurasia

• Africa

What was a major step in the advance of civilization during the beginning of agriculture?

• Development of trade routes

• Creation of written language

• Establishment of permanent settlements

• Invention of the wheel

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies during the Paleolithic Era?

• They were nomadic

• They developed agriculture

• They invented simple weapons

• They created cave art

What did societies during the Neolithic Era develop that was crucial for their advancement?

• Advanced weaponry

• Agriculture & Domesticated animals

• Complex governmental structures

• Religious institutions

What is the primary method archaeologists use to analyze fossils and artifacts?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Geological mapping

• Spectroscopy

• Photographic survey

Which era is characterized by the development of weaving skills and domestication of plants?

• Mesolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Paleolithic Era

• Bronze Age

What type of objects are considered artifacts?

• Natural minerals

• Man-made objects

• Biological specimens

• Atmospheric elements

Stonehenge was primarily constructed during which era?

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age