Chapter 1 Practice Quiz – Early Humans

A preserved remain or trace of ancient life is called a:

• tool

• fossil

• shrine

• monarchy

A person who moves from place to place to find food is called a:

• hominin

• nomad

• artisan

• priest

What do we call the time when glaciers covered much of the land?

• Neolithic Age

• Ice Age

• Bronze Age

• Agricultural Revolution

The time when humans first grew food and tamed animals is called the:

• Ice Age

• Bronze Age

• Agricultural Revolution

• Stone Age

A government led by a king or queen is a:

• monarchy

• democracy

• shrine

• republic

Humans’ closest living relatives are:

• Chimpanzees

• Gorillas

• Orangutans

• Baboons

Homo habilis means what, and why was this species important?

• Homo habilis means 'handy man' and was important for being one of the first tool users.

• Homo habilis means 'wise man' and was important for developing language.

• Homo habilis means 'upright man' and was important for walking on two legs.

• Homo habilis means 'fire man' and was important for discovering fire.

Early humans survived during the Ice Age in which two ways?

• By making fire and wearing animal skins

• By building skyscrapers and using electricity

• By driving cars and planting crops

• By using computers and writing books

Farming is called a 'revolution' because:

• it brought about significant changes in human society and lifestyle.

• it was a slow and gradual process with little impact.

• it only affected a small group of people.

• it was a minor event in history.

Artisans were individuals who made which of the following?

• Handcrafted goods such as pottery, jewelry, and tools

• Government laws and policies

• Scientific theories and inventions

• Military strategies and weapons