Human Origins

What is the term for the time before the invention of writing?

• Ancient Times

• History

• Prehistory

• Medieval Times

Who are specially trained scientists that work like detectives to uncover the story of prehistoric peoples?

• Anthropologists

• Paleontologists

• Archaeologists

• Geologists

What did Mary Leakey and her team discover in 1978 in Laetoli, Tanzania?

• A complete skeleton of a hominid

• Prehistoric footprints

• Fossilized plants

• Ancient tools

What nickname was given to the unusually complete skeleton of an adult female hominid found by Donald Johanson's team?

• Eve

• Lucy

• Jane

• Maggie

What is the significance of the opposable thumb in early hominids?

• It was crucial for tasks such as picking up small objects and making tools

• It allowed them to run faster

• It helped them communicate

• It helped them walk upright

What species is known as 'man of skill'?

• Homo erectus

• Australopithecines

• Homo sapiens

• Homo habilis

Which species was the first to use fire?

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Neanderthals

• Cro-Magnons

What does the species name 'Homo sapiens' mean?

• Tool maker

• Wise men

• Man of skill

• Upright man

What is one of the key differences between Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals?

• Neanderthals had larger brains

• Neanderthals migrated from Africa

• Cro-Magnons were shorter

• Cro-Magnons had advanced skill in spoken language

The first humans were found in....

• America
• Earth
• Asia
• Africa