Prehistoric Era: Set 1

What is the primary focus of anthropology?

• The study of plants and animals around the world.

• The study of humans around the world and through time.

• The study of ancient civilizations around the world.

• The study of weather patterns around the world.

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Which of the following best describes the Agricultural Revolution?

• A shift in time from when humans used stone tools to a period when humans began to use metal tools.

• A shift from a nomadic lifestyle to farming, allowing humans to produce large amounts of food.

• A shift in time from when humans first discovered fire to developing culinary arts.

• A shift in weather patterns that caused a period of global warming over the earth.

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What is domestication?

• The process of building permanent homes and structures

• Planting foods and breeding animals that are useful to humans

• The study of ancient artifacts from around the world

• The migration of people from one area to across continents around the world

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Explain how the Bering Strait was significant during the Ice Ages.

• It was a major trade route in which humans exchanged goods between Europe and Asia.

• It was a narrow passage of water where humans crossed a frozen land bridge from Asia to North America.

• It was the location of the first human settlement in northern Africa.

• It was a region known for its rich mineral deposits of iron ore and coal.

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Analyze the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on human societies.

• It led to the extinction of many animal species such as large dinosaur breeds.

• It allowed humans to settle in one place and develop complex societies.

• It caused a decline in human population because there was not enough food for everyone.

• It resulted in the discovery of new continents because people were moving around in a nomadic lifestyle.

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How did the domestication of plants and animals influence human lifestyles?

• It made humans more dependent on hunting which was a much harder way of life.

• It allowed humans to have a more stable food supply and settle in one place.

• It led to the development of nomadic lifestyles where humans hunted and gathered to provide for themselves.

• Due to a lack of resources, it decreased the variety of foods available to humans.

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What strategic advantages did the prehistoric city of Catal Huyuk offer to its inhabitants?

• It was located near a major river, providing easy access to water and trade routes.

• It was situated on a mountain, offering protection from invaders.

• It was in a desert, making it difficult for enemies to approach.

• It was located in a forest, providing abundant resources for building and food.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of glaciers during the Ice Ages in shaping the Earth's landscape.

• Glaciers had very little impact on the Earth's landscape. They rarely changed anything.

• Glaciers carved out valleys and shaped mountains, significantly altering the Earth's surface.

• Glaciers only affected the polar regions to the north and south.

• Glaciers caused the formation of deserts and incredibly dry areas.

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What is a hominid?

• A type of ancient plant similar to a fern

• An early ancestor of modern-day humans

• A prehistoric animal found in northern Africa

• A type of rock formation with a flat top

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Identify the primary activities of hunter-gatherers.

• Building permanent homes and farming

• Hunting animals and gathering wild plants

• Trading goods and services across the globe

• Mining for minerals deep in the earth

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