Social Studies Quiz Ch. 1 - Chapter 1 Section 1

True or False: The Study of the past helps us understand what people's lives were like.

• True

• False

What are some categories that we have in common with people of the Past? (Mark all the correct answers)

• People

• Family Ties

• Objects

• Problems

• Activities

Name two famous people from the past (from at least a thousand years ago).

• Julius Caesar and Cleopatra

• Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

• Daniel Radcliff and Emma Watson

• Genghis Khan and Confucius

As with the bicycle, humanity has built on inventions (and ideas) from many different periods of time, and from many different cultures.

• True

• False

Culture is NOT reflected in the artwork, literature, the language, the inventions, and traditions of the people.

• True

• False

The first humans began developing about two million years ago.

• True

• False

What does a culture consist of? (Circle all of the correct answers):

• Behaviors

• Beliefs

• Customs

• Attitudes

• None of the above

Use the word bank to fill in the blanks: One of the first accomplishments of early cultures was learning to make and use crude stone ________. Simple tools such as sharp-edged ________ allowed people to hunt animals for food. They also learned to work ________ to go after large ________.

• Tools, Rocks, Together, Animals

• Tools, Stones, Alone, Animals

• Tools, Rocks, Together, Plants

• Tools, Rocks, Alone, Animals

City life resulted in the need for more extensive systems of government. And bringing people together also meant a greater exchange of ideas.

• True

• False

Decisions made today by leaders, lawmakers, and everyday people can affect the lives of people in the future. How might these decisions impact future generations?

• They will have no impact on future generations.

• They will only affect the current generation.

• They can shape the economic, social, and environmental conditions for future generations.

• They will only affect technological advancements.