Human History Timeline Quiz

What was the primary ecological niche early humans filled with the use of stone tools?

• Hunting large animals

• Fishing in rivers

• Scavenging for bone marrow

• Gathering fruits

What evolutionary advantage did Homo erectus gain that helped them in long-distance running?

• Larger feet

• Thicker skin

• Stronger muscles

• Ability to sweat

How did the control of fire impact human evolution?

• It allowed humans to see in the dark

• It helped humans to scare away predators

• It provided warmth during cold seasons

• It enabled humans to cook food, supporting brain growth

What significant event nearly caused the extinction of early Homo sapiens?

• A widespread disease

• A 10-year volcanic winter

• A massive earthquake

• A large meteor impact

What percentage of modern human DNA is Neanderthal?

• 1%

• 2%

• 6%

• 4%

Which animal was the first to be domesticated by humans?

• Horse

• Dog

• Cat

• Cow

What was one of the first crops to be domesticated by early humans?

• Bananas

• Tomatoes

• Corn

• Potatoes

What technological advancement marked the beginning of the Bronze Age?

• Creation of pottery

• Development of writing

• Smelting of copper

• Invention of the wheel

What was a major factor in the exponential growth of human technology in modern times?

• Development of agriculture

• Invention of the wheel

• Advancements in writing

• Invention of planes and rockets

How long did it take to go from inventing planes to rockets capable of reaching the moon?

• 100 meters

• 42 kilometers

• 66 centimeters

• 10 kilometers