Unit 2 Africa Review

What do archaeologists study to learn about the past?

• Rocks

• Ancient manuscripts

• Artifacts and fossils

• Modern technology

Why do scientists believe that the first humans lived in Africa?

• Because of the discovery of Lucy

• Because of the discovery of tools in Australia

• Because of the discovery of fossils in Europe

• Because of the discovery of artifacts in Asia

How did technology help Paleolithic humans survive?

• By providing entertainment

• By making communication easier

• By making it possible to cook food and scare off dangerous animals

• By helping in transportation

What happened after some modern humans began to move out of Africa?

• They migrated to Australia and the Americas

• They stopped using technology

• They migrated to Asia and Europe

• They settled in one place and built permanent homes

Why did some Africans take up pastoralism?

• To find the best pastures in each season

• To avoid contact with other groups

• To stop hunting and gathering

• To become nomadic

Name three characteristics of hunter-gatherer bands.

• Industrial technology, trade networks, complex social structures

• Agricultural practices, urban settlements, written language

• Nomadic lifestyle, reliance on hunting and gathering, simple technology

• Permanent homes, advanced technology, large communities

What could explain the movement of modern humans along the migration routes shown on the map?

• Escaping natural disasters

• Search for new hunting grounds

• Adaptation to varied environments

• Desire for adventure

Why were pharaohs given the power to rule Egypt?

• Egyptians believed they were gods on Earth.

• Egyptians thought pharaohs had magical powers.

• Egyptians did not regard pharaohs as religious leaders, only political leaders.

• Egyptians elected them through voting.

What was the reason that ancient Egyptians established dynasties?

• to ensure ruling families stayed in power

• they didn't, they had elected officials

• to promote equality within it's society

• to support democratic ideas

Why was mummification (the embalming process) an important element of Ancient Egyptian society?

• Egyptians did not believe in organized religion.

• Egyptians believed in reincarnation.

• Egyptians believed in an afterlife.

• Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife.