Foundations of Humanity Quiz

What does the abbreviation "c." or "ca" stand for in historical time designations?

• Century

• Circa

• Common Era

• Current

Which abbreviation is synonymous with BC?

• AD

• CE

• BCE

• Circa

What were the roles of men and women in nomadic hunter-gatherer societies?

• Men hunted and women gathered and took care of children

• Men cooked and women hunted

• Men and women both hunted

• Women hunted and men gathered

What was one of the technologies used by nomadic hunter-gatherers?

• Fire

• Electricity

• Automobiles

• Telephones

What did the development of clothing in the Stone Age vary according to?

• Population size

• Location

• Food production

• Agricultural practices

Which characteristic of civilizations can include art, music, and traditions?

• Culture

• Technology

• Writing

• Social structure

Which conclusion is supported by the list of characteristics of early cities?

• The development of cities caused problems in rural areas.

• The development of cities resulted in military confrontations.

• The development of cities indicated shortages of open spaces.

• The development of cities reflected the emergence of civilization.

Which feature of civilization involves population centers?

• Writing

• Cities

• Government

• Public Works

What were the first governments led by?

• Presidents

• Kings or Queens

• Priests

• Farmers

What is a group of people organized in groups by type of work, wealth, and power called?

• Culture

• Social Structure

• Government

• Religion