Clay Basics Test

What was the initial purpose of using clay around baskets by early humans?

• To create decorative patterns

• To keep animals from eating harvested food

• To make the baskets heavier

• To waterproof the baskets

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What materials did early humans mix with clay to create fire-tard clay?

• Sand, shells, and oxides

• Water, straw, and ash

• Stone, wood, and metal

• Grass, leaves, and mud

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the first glazed pot was invented according to archeologists.

• By painting the pot with a special glaze

• By accidentally melting sand onto the pot in a sandpit with iron

• By using a kiln to heat the pot

• By mixing clay with glass particles

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss the significance of the invention of glazed pots for early humans.

• It allowed them to create colorful art pieces.

• It enabled them to make watertight containers.

• It helped them to build stronger structures.

• It provided a new method for cooking food.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What strategic thinking might early humans have used to improve their clay vessels for cooking?

• They could have experimented with different shapes and sizes.

• They might have used trial and error to find the best clay mixture.

• They could have observed the effects of different firing temperatures.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the primary use of clay vessels after early humans began experimenting with them.

• For artistic expression

• For cooking, storage, and sacred purposes

• For building shelters

• For trading with other tribes

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the discovery of fire-tard clay impact early human society?

• It allowed them to create more durable tools.

• It enabled them to cook food more efficiently.

• It provided a means to store and transport water.

• It led to the development of new religious practices.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What reasoning might early humans have used to decide to mix sand and shells with clay?

• They believed it would make the clay more colorful.

• They observed that it made the clay more heat-resistant.

• They thought it would make the clay easier to shape.

• They wanted to make the clay lighter.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the role of oxides in the creation of fire-tard clay?

• To add color to the clay

• To increase the clay's durability

• To make the clay more pliable

• To help the clay harden faster

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the impact of the invention of clay vessels on the development of early human civilizations.

• It had little to no impact on their development.

• It was crucial for the advancement of agriculture and storage.

• It only affected their artistic expressions.

• It was important for their hunting techniques.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking