Exploring Early Humans in Prehistory

What is the primary role of archaeologists?

• To create new historical sites

• To predict future human behavior

• To locate and analyze past human remains, settlements, fossils, and artifacts

• To study modern cultures

Why do archaeologists study the past?

• To learn about early humans and their cultures

• To find treasure

• To understand future trends

• To create fictional stories

What does the term 'pre-history' refer to?

• The time period before the use of writing systems and written records

• The time period after the invention of the wheel

• The time period during the Roman Empire

• The time period of the Industrial Revolution

How do archaeologists determine the age of artifacts and fossils?

• By guessing based on appearance

• By using carbon 14 dating

• By asking local historians

• By comparing them to modern objects

What do the arrows on the migration map represent?

• Migration routes of early humans

• Boundaries of ancient kingdoms

• Paths of ancient rivers

• Trade routes

What do the green areas on the map represent?

• Current or modern-day land areas

• Desert regions

• Mountain ranges

• Ancient forests

Why were early humans nomadic?

• They were searching for new lands to conquer

• They were escaping from predators

• They had to follow the migration patterns of animals and seasonal growth of plants

• They enjoyed traveling

What was the primary social structure of early human groups?

• Hunters and gatherers

• Farmers and traders

• Kings and queens

• Warriors and priests

What is one possible reason for the creation of cave paintings?

• To practice their drawing skills

• To decorate their homes

• As part of religious ceremonies

• To mark their territory

Why do archaeologists have to interpret artifacts and fossils?

• Because there are no written records from pre-history

• Because they want to create new stories

• Because they are required by law

• Because they need to sell them