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WorksheetsRise of Humans Pre-test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 20mins
Imagine you are a historian studying the evolution of hominins. Why would you argue that their technical abilities played a more important role in Asia and Europe than in Africa? G.1
Because Asia and Europe had less available water than Africa, forcing hominins to develop more advanced techniques to survive
Because Asia and Europe had a more moderate climate than Africa, which may have necessitated the development of different survival strategies
Because Asia and Europe were much warmer than Africa, requiring hominins to adapt in unique ways
Because Asia and Africa had more natural resources than Africa, leading to different evolutionary pressures
Imagine a group of early humans migrating out of Africa. In what type of region would they most likely have settled first? G.1
a region with fertile soil and abundant water, ideal for farming
a region devoid of dangerous predators
a region with a climate very similar to that of Africa
a region inhabited by animals similar to those found in Africa
Imagine you are an early human in Africa. Which area would you likely avoid for setting up your habitat? G.1
the dense jungle with dangerous animals
the coastline with abundant seafood
the rainforest with plenty of fruits
the harsh desert with scarce water and food
Imagine you are an archaeologist. In which part of the world would you most likely find the most evidence about the existence of early hominins? G.1
Asia
Africa
Europe
Australia
Imagine you are an early human living in the Stone Age. Which factor would be most important for your survival?
Living in an area where there are no other Hominins
Living in an area where the temperature doesn't change much
Having reliable sources of food and water
Having access to materials for making tools
Archaeologists examined different sites and found a smartphone in one site and a rotary dial phone in another site. Based on these images, what would you conclude about the two civilizations? G.2
Civilization A is more technologically advanced than Civilization B.
Civilization A was more warlike than civilization B
Civilization A lived in settled societies while civilization B was nomadic
Civilization A was less agriculturally advanced than civilization B
Dr. Smith, an archaeologist, is planning an expedition to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. What might he expect to find during his exploration? G.2
Constitutional documents and legal codes
Dinosaur fossils
Mayan sculpture and pottery
Ancient weapons and tools
Consider a group of archaeologists studying an ancient civilization. They notice that this civilization had a unique way of applying their knowledge to create new systems. This practical application of knowledge by the civilization is referred to as what?
agriculture
technology
culture
Sociology
Imagine you are an anthropologist studying the differences between Homo Erectus and Australopithecus. What is one key difference between these two species? H.1
Homo Erectus preferred to settle in forests while Australopithecus was more adapted to savannahs
Homo Erectus had the ability to use its hands for carrying objects, a skill that Australopithecus lacked
Homo Erectus expanded their habitats beyond Africa, while Australopithecus remained confined to Africa
Homo Erectus developed advanced technological skills, a contrast to the limited technological abilities of Australopithecus
Imagine you are an archaeologist studying Homo Erectus. Which technological ability would you attribute to them? H.1
They were capable of forging metal
They had the ability to use fire
They knew how to irrigate crops
They were skilled in herding animals
Archaeologists’ discoveries have changed what people know about prehistoric societies.
How have their discoveries taught people about the society from which they came?
Be sure to provide details and examples in your answer and describe how archaeologists drew their conclusions from their discoveries.
