Early Homo Sapiens and Archaeology Quiz

Who discovered the earliest fossil of modern humans?

• Charles Darwin

• Richard Leakey

• Louis Leakey

• Mary Leakey

What does "paleolithic" translate to?

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is NOT an element of culture?

• Language

• Clothing

• Gravity

• Religion

What is one example of early Homo sapien culture?

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating art

• Developing computers

• Writing novels

Why is it important to study the culture of early Homo sapiens?

• To learn about modern technology

• To understand how they survived and advanced

• To find out about their diet

• To know their favorite colors

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is another name for the Paleolithic Age?

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Middle Stone Age

• Bronze Age

Which of the following is a cultural element of Homo sapiens?

• Building pyramids

• Using speech or language

• Flying airplanes

• Writing poetry

What does "paleo" mean in the term "paleolithic"?

• New

• Old

• Middle

• Ancient

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What year was the earliest fossil of modern humans discovered?

• 1967

• 1977

• 1987

• 1997

Which continent is associated with the first appearance of Homo sapiens?

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Australia

• South America