Early Human and Ancient Civilizations Quiz

By most accounts, prehistory refers to the period-

• before the appearance of Homo sapiens

• before the use of writing

• before migration patterns

• before the emergence of cities and towns

Why did early Homo sapiens migrate to other parts of the world?

• To meet other humans to form larger civilizations

• Exploration was for adventure and to gain wealth

• To create permanent villages throughout the world

• Early humans were nomadic mainly in search of food and shelter

Social scientists support the theory that Homo sapiens emerged in East Africa -

• around 2,000,000 years ago

• around 1,250,000 years ago

• between 500,000 and 700,000 years ago

• between 100,000 and 400,000 years ago

What is the main purpose of archaeology as a field of study?

• Scientific tests can be used to analyze items from past cultures

• Workers can build model ships and structures for defense

• Doctors of medicine analyze data to study modern humans

• To draw inferences and conclusions about recent health patterns

Cave drawings like the one shown allow archaeologists to –

• learn about how early humans lived.

• understand spoken languages.

• study farming techniques.

• read and interpret written laws.

Which are types of archaeological evidence available to verify information about early humans?

How would an archaeologist determine the age of the weapons found?

• By testing its density

• Completing an acid test

• Through carbon dating

• Checking for magnetism

Which best describes how geography influenced the lives of early humans?

• Early humans formulated religious beliefs and traditions

• Early humans survival depended on adjustments to the environment

• Early humans developed tribal relationships

• Early humans developed a way to communicate to each other

With regards to early man, the Ice Age resulted in -

• better availability of herds

• the use of advanced tools

• good soil for farming

• movement to other locations

Which is a Paleolithic adaptation to their environment?

• Development of job specialization

• Advancements in record keeping

• Use of fire for warmth and cooking

• Development of villages and towns