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WorksheetsReview Unit 6.1-6.4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the earliest date on this timeline?
793 AD
1302 BC
1492
55 BC
Which of the following statements best explains why early hunters and gatherers moved to many parts of Africa and eventually to other continents?
The people were escaping from tribal wars.
The people were fleeing from wild animals.
The people were searching for food and water.
The people were fleeing from a cruel leader.
The first historical era, more than 5,500 years ago, is called _____________________ and refers to a time before people developed writing.
History
Paleolithic Era
Neolithic Era
Prehistory
Early humans eventually formed hunter-gatherer societies. What conclusion can you draw from this fact?
Early humans stopped making advancements in spear making.
Early humans learned that working together would provide them with protection and a better chance at overall survival.
Early humans became skilled at hunting outside of groups.
Early humans had to rely on collecting plants for food.
If you were making a timeline of the following dates, which one would come first?
1748 CE
24 BCE
300 BC
2001 AD
What effect did the technology of creating better tools have on Paleolithic people?
They required humans to stand close to animals when hunting.
They increased chances for survival.
They decreased chances for survival.
They allowed more animal to graze the fields.
Describe two ways people adapted in order to survive during the ice ages?
People had to build sturdier shelters and make warm clothing using animal furs
People had to learn how to ice fish and grow new species of plants.
People had to create weapons to attack larger animals and locate dry roads on which to travel.
People did not have to adapt in order to survive during the ice ages.
Which timeline labels identify the same time periods?
AD and BCE
AD and BC
BCE and BC
CE and BC
How many years is a decade?
5
10
100
50
In addition to stone, early man used other materials for making tools. These materials included bones, antlers, teeth, and ivory. With these new materials, they were able to create sharper blades, needles for sewing, and fishhooks for fishing. Early man also invented new kinds of long-distance weapons, such as bow and arrows and spear throwers. Based on the source, what conclusions can be drawn about nomadic hunter-gatherer societies?
Early modern humans relied heavily upon hunting for their survival and the creation of new tools.
Hunter-gatherers created mostly non-utilitarian items that were used for religious ceremonies.
Nomadic people lacked basic tools and had to complete even complex tasks by hand.
Paleolithic societies utilized man-made materials for their tools rather than natural objects.
Choose three examples of characteristics of nomadic hunter - gatherer societies.
Use of fire for cooking
stone arrows carved
Animal skins for shelter
Permanent settlements made with brick
Refine metal blades for spears
Which of the following is an impact of Agricultural Revolution?
People begin specializing in different jobs
Population decreased because of famine
Communities relied on hunting and gathering
Permanent settlements were abandoned
