WorksheetsUnit 1 Test - Early Man and the Rise of Civilizations
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 29mins
T or F? Social Scientists are similar to detectives.
True! They uncover mysteries of the past.
False! They are totally different.
An archaeologist is an expert who...
studies and records the past
studies the past by examining objects
studies and creates maps of earth's natural and human-made features
A historian is an expert who...
studies and records the past
studies the past by examining objects
studies and creates maps of earth's natural and human-made features
A geographer is an expert who...
studies and records the past
studies the past by examining objects
studies and creates maps of earth's natural and human-made features
A spear thrower from 200,000 years ago is an example of a(n)...
historian
secondary source
artifact
ritual
An artifact that is "prehistoric" is from...
the Common Era.
modern day.
yesterday.
before written history .
Relating to a ceremony, such as a religious ceremony is...
an artifact
a prehistoric event
a ritual
a discovery
True or False? Prehistoric history is difficult to understand completely because there is a lack of written documents and artifacts to study.
True! People did not have a system of writing in prehistoric times so we do not know what happened!
False! We have exact information of what happened in prehistoric times.
T or F? Cave art helps us understand a glimpse of prehistoric life, but we still have many unanswered questions.
True!
False!
A scientist that studies human development is called...
a hominin
a geographer
an anthropologist
a specialist
What is a hominin?
a scientist
a type of dinosaur
a type of cave art
an early ancestor of humans
A capability is a...
physical trait
a skill
Which of the following is a capability?
a hominin with strong bones
a hominin with a large skull
a hominin that can use tools
a hominin that has a large jaw
T or F? Nomadic people migrated to find food.
True!
False!
Moving from one geographic region to another
Farming
Migrate
Ritual
Hominin
Why did hominins migrate in the Paleolithic Age?
They loved to travel
They were in search of the perfect spot to build a home
They were moving away from hurricanes
They were constantly searching for plants and animals to eat
The name Homo Habilis means...
Handy Man
Upright Man
Neanderthal Man
Wise Man
The name Homo Erectus means...
Handy Man
Upright Man
Neanderthal Man
Wise Man
The name Homo Neanderthalenis means...
Handy Man
Upright Man
Neanderthal Man
Wise Man
The name Homo Sapien means...
Handy Man
Upright Man
Neanderthal Man
Wise Man
Who had the most advanced types of tools?
Homo Habilis hominins
Homo Erectus hominins
Homo Neanderthalenis hominins
Homo Sapien hominins
How did hominins survive in colder climates?
they made cave art to stay warm
they built fires and shelters
they focused on hunting
they used animal bones as tools
Before the Common Era is abbreviated as...
BCE
CE
The Common Era is abbreviated as...
BCE
CE
Which era happened first?
BCE
CE
The business of farming; growing crops and raising animals
rituals
trading
agriculture
cave art
Training, fencing in, or using an animal for human use is called...
ritual
domestication
farming
geography
Why did people settle here? (choose 2!)
The climate was harsh
The land was ideal for agriculture
the soil was rich
There were a lot of caves to live in
WHEN did people settle here?
2018 CE
The Neolithic Age
The Paleolithic Age
The Old Stone Age
T or F? A nomad is a type of person who chooses a permanent home and lives there forever.
True!
False! It is the opposite
Which age is this?
Paleolitchic Age
Neolithic Age
Which age is this?
Paleolitchic Age
Neolithic Age
Neo
= new
= old
Paleo
= new
= old
What is the major difference between the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age?
Friendlier people in the Paleolithic Age
The types of animals people ate differed
Agriculture began in the Neolithic Age
Hunting and gathering was stronger in the Neolithic Age
Why was establishing communities in the Neolithic age important?
they allowed people to make more friends
they protected people and made life more comfortable
they helped established powerful armies
they allowed people to try new food
Why did people trade in the Neolithic Age?
They wanted to learn other languages
They liked riding horses
They wanted to get the resources they lacked
They wanted to visit family
Select which of the following are RESULTS of the development of agriculture in the Neolithic Age...
Stable food supply
Loyal alliances formed
People built permanent homes
Communities were established
New jobs were developed and trading began
Which hominin was known for their capability of walking and running? (They were good travelers)
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
Homo Neanderthalenis
Home Sapien
True or False? I have used my golden study guide to prepare for this test! (choose ALL the correct answers)
TRUE! My study guide is a useful tool!
TRUE! I will use my study guide to practice!
TRUE! I will use it to review my resources!
