Early Humans

At the beginning of our unit we studied the 5 Themes of Social Studies.

Match the definition to the correct theme.

3. Consists of the beliefs, customs, laws, art and ways of living that a group of people share.

• Government
• Economics
• History
• Geography
• Culture

28. Which answer shows the 2 Eras of Prehistoric Times in the correct order?

• Neolithic Age, Paleolithic Age
• Paleolithic Age, Jurassic Age
• Neolithic Age, Bronze Age
• Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age

10. Which of these early human species was the LAST to inhabit the Earth (our closest ancestor)?

• Homo Erectus
• Cro-magnon
• Neanderthal
• Homo Habilis

34. Nomadic lifestyle

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

At the beginning of our unit we studied the 5 Themes of Social Studies.

Match the definition to the correct theme.

1. The study of how people manage their resources by producing, exchanging, and using goods and services.

• Government
• Economics
• History
• Geography
• Culture

31. Permanent settlements and villages

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

32. “Cavemen”

• Paleolithic Age
• Neolithic Age

25. Which ocean is letter H on the map above?

• Southern Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

21. What process do Archaeologists use in order to see the RELATIONSHIP between different species from our past?

• Radiocarbon Dating
• Species Sorting
• DNA Analysis
• Relationship Counseling

18. Many early humans may have participated in Animism: the belief that animals and even objects in the natural world have a soul and should be worshiped and respected accordingly. What evidence do scientists have to support this idea?

• Hunting spear tips that have been discovered.
• Cave Paintings of animals, such as the ones in Lascaux and Altamira.
• Fish hooks crafted by early humans.
• Artifacts such as bowls and jewelry.