Exploring Early Human Activities

What were the primary materials used to make Stone Age tools?

• Iron, plastic, glass, and rubber

• Copper, aluminum, leather, and clay

• Steel, fabric, paper, and ivory

• Flint, stone, bone, and wood

Name one type of tool that was commonly used during the Stone Age.

• Hand axe

• Flint knife

• Wooden spear

• Stone hammer

How did the development of agriculture change human societies?

• Agriculture eliminated the need for trade.

• Agriculture led to a decrease in population density.

• Agriculture caused immediate nomadic lifestyles.

• Agriculture led to settled communities, population growth, social hierarchies, trade, and the emergence of complex societies.

Which crops were among the first to be cultivated by early humans?

• Wheat, barley, and rice

• Soybeans, oats, and quinoa

• Peanuts, sorghum, and millet

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

What role did domesticated animals play in early agriculture?

• Domesticated animals aided in labor, transportation, soil enrichment, and provided food resources in early agriculture.

• Domesticated animals were only kept as pets and not utilized in farming.

• Domesticated animals had no impact on agricultural practices.

• Domesticated animals were primarily used for decoration in early agriculture.

How did trade and barter systems benefit early human communities?

• Barter systems discouraged community interaction.

• Trade and barter systems benefited early human communities by enabling resource exchange, promoting cooperation, and allowing specialization.

• Trade and barter systems led to resource hoarding.

• Trade only benefited individual traders, not communities.

What is barter, and how does it differ from currency?

• Barter is the direct exchange of goods and services, while currency is a standardized medium of exchange.

• Barter requires a third party to facilitate exchanges.

• Currency is only used in online transactions.

• Barter involves using coins to trade goods.

Name one advantage of using a barter system in early economies.

• Direct exchange of goods and services without money.

• Enhanced credit systems for borrowing and lending.

• Simplified taxation processes for governments.

• Increased reliance on currency for trade.

What were some common items traded by early humans?

• Jewelry, spices, and electronics.

• Books, furniture, and vehicles.

• Tools, food, clothing, and raw materials.

• Paintings, sculptures, and music instruments.

How did the invention of tools impact the economic activities of early man?

• Tools made early man more dependent on nature.

• Early man used tools primarily for decoration.

• The invention of tools had no effect on trade.

• The invention of tools significantly enhanced early man's economic activities by improving hunting, gathering, and resource processing, leading to increased productivity and trade.