World Atlas/Hunters & Gatherers

equator

• An imaginary line around the middle of the earth, equidistant from the poles.

• A line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

• A circle that represents the highest point on the earth's surface.

• A boundary that separates different climate zones.

neolithic age

• The final division of the Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture.

• A period characterized by the use of bronze tools and weapons.

• An era defined by the nomadic lifestyle of hunter-gatherers.

• The time when humans first began to use fire for cooking.

ice age

• Periods of time when large areas of the Earth were covered by ice sheets.

• A time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

• A period characterized by extreme heat and drought.

• An era marked by frequent volcanic eruptions.

latitude

• These lines run north and south, they measure distance east and west.

• These lines run east and west, they measure distance north and south.

• These lines are used to measure time zones across the globe.

• These lines indicate the equator's position on the globe.

prime meridian

• The meridian at 0 degrees longitude, from which all other longitudes are measured.

• The line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The line that represents 90 degrees east longitude.

• The equator, which is at 0 degrees latitude.

bronze age

• A period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilization.

• A time when iron was predominantly used for tools and weapons.

• An era marked by the discovery of fire and the development of stone tools.

• A phase in history known for the rise of digital technology and the internet.

what was the impact of early humans learning to use fire?

• Fire provided warmth, protection, and a means to cook food, which significantly impacted human evolution.

• Fire was primarily used for signaling other tribes.

• Fire had no significant impact on early human life.

• Fire was only used for lighting dark areas.

what was the culture of hunters-gatherers?

• A nomadic lifestyle focused on foraging for wild plants and hunting animals.

• A sedentary lifestyle centered around agriculture and farming.

• A community-based lifestyle with permanent settlements and trade.

• A technologically advanced society with complex social structures.

arctic circle

• The latitude 66.5° North, marking the southern limit of the Arctic.

• The latitude 23.5° South, marking the Tropic of Capricorn.

• The latitude 0°, marking the Equator.

• The latitude 45° North, marking the halfway point between the Equator and the North Pole.

continents of the world

• Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America

• Asia, Europe, North America, and Antarctica

• Africa, Asia, and Australia

• North America, South America, and Europe