Prehistory: Early Humans Quiz

What was the main reason early humans were nomads?

• To build permanent homes

• To avoid competition

• To find food

• To explore new lands

What role did climate changes play in the migration of early humans?

• They led to the development of farming

• They caused conflicts between groups

• They opened new lands for exploration

• They had no impact on migration

What likely pushed early humans to leave Africa during the Ice Age?

• Tough conditions

• Harsh climates

• Abundance of resources

• Lack of competition

What did competition between different groups of people lead to?

• Migration to colder regions

• Increase in conflicts

• Decrease in population

• Development of new tools

What shift occurred in the way of life of early humans once they settled in different continents?

• From building homes to living in caves

• From farming to hunting and gathering

• From hunting and gathering to farming

• From nomadic to sedentary lifestyle

What allowed early humans to stay in one place longer?

• Farming

• Moving based on seasons

• Hunting animals

• Following animal herds

What did early humans learn to grow in order to have a steady food supply?

• Crops like wheat and rice

• Wild plants

• Animals for hunting

• Fish from rivers

What led to the development of villages and larger communities among early humans?

• Harsh climates

• Shift from hunting and gathering to farming

• Increased competition for resources

• Lack of tools for survival

What did early humans do to find food?

• Hunted animals and gathered wild plants

• Built permanent homes

• Followed animal herds

• Moved based on competition

What did early humans do when resources became scarce?

• Moved elsewhere to avoid conflict

• Increased competition for resources

• Developed new tools for survival

• Stayed in the same place