Early Humans - 1A

Scientists currently believe humans first appeared in:

• Africa

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

A hunter-gatherer society would most likely develop in an area:

• where animals are plentiful.

• in an area with many raw resources

• close to a mountain

• near a salt water ocean

The Neolithic Era began when humans:

• began to control and lessen their population

• They developed early democracies.

• first developed organized countries.

• first lived in permanent agricultural societies.

How do you best describe a domesticated animal?

 

• an animal, such as a goat or pig, that is controlled, tamed and used for human benefit

• a relatively small animal, such as a rabbit or a beaver, that is especially valued for its hide

• an animal, such as a deer or an elephant, that is entirely used by human societies

• wild animal, such as a lion or a zebra, that is hunted in elaborate ceremonies by humans

Which is one of the early hominids?

• Vikings

• Cro-Magnon

• Navajo

• Croats

How did early human societies view pregnant women?

• Unimportant

• Were viewed as servants

• Had no effect on how they were viewed

• Protected them as vital for ensuring survival

Which development allowed people to live in permanent settlements?

• Agriculture

• The end of the ice age

• Beef

• Cars

The image below depicts which of the following?

• random fossils

• stone tools

• rocks

• african ruins

Within the term “homo habilis,” “habilis” means “man of…”?

• skill

• speech

• strength

• kindness

Why do archeologists study the past?

Please write at least 50 words.