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Unit 2 & 3 Test Review

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A decade is a period of time that lasts _______.

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

100 years

d)

1,000 years

2.

Which is an example of an artifact?

a)

a book about ancient history

b)

a map of an archaeological dig

c)

a description of an extinct species

d)

a weapon from a culture of long ago

3.

An archaeologist studies the past by looking at what people left behind.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

An example of a secondary source is ______.

a)

a diary

b)

a letter

c)

a government document

d)

an encyclopedia

5.

An example of a primary source is a ______.

a)

history book

b)

textbook

c)

diary entry

d)

biography

6.

A historian uses information from primary sources to draw conclusions.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

When you make an inference, you ______.

a)

read many opinions about a subject

b)

read only primary sources about an event

c)

rely on your own experiences in your life

d)

use trustworthy sources to make a judgment about an event

8.

A primary source is more likely to be written from a biased point of view than a secondary source.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is most likely a trustworthy source?

a)

a blog about life in medieval Japan

b)

a Web site called “Medieval Japan Fans”

c)

an academic journal article about medieval Japan

d)

a novel that takes place in medieval Japan

10.

Which comes first? 500 CE or 1000 BCE?

a)

500 CE

b)

1000 BCE

c)

Neither one.

11.

The Paleolithic people had to go from place to place to find food. This is why they were known as (pick one answer)

a)

gatherers

b)

hunters

c)

nomads

12.

Where did early humans first live?

a)

Early humans probably lived in Africa

b)

Early humans probably lived in North America

c)

Early humans probably lived in Asia

13.

What types of homes did early humans live in?

a)

Early humans lived in new, modern apartments

b)

Early humans camped outside under trees

c)

Early humans lived in caves, or shelters such as animal skin tents

14.

Finish this sentence: Early humans ______ ________ ____ ______

a)

stayed in one place

b)

moved around a lot

c)

took long vacations

15.

How did early humans eat?

a)

Early humans didn't eat so they starved

b)

Early humans hunted animals, caught fish, and gathered plants for food

16.

Early humans were Nomadic...that means:

a)

Early humans moved from place to place so they could hunt and find plants

b)

Early humans stayed in one place and grew their own food

c)

Early humans lived in Nome, Alaska

17.

What happened during the Ice Age?

a)

Early humans didn't move...they started farming in greenhouses

b)

Early humans built a lot of snowmen!

c)

Early humans and animals moved to warmer climates

18.

What does prehistory mean?

a)

The time period before writing/recording of events.

b)

Previous history.

19.
Which of the following developed after the Paleolithic Age?
a)
Spoken language
b)
Farming
c)
Art
d)
Tools
20.
The development of stone tools is an example of
a)
Art
b)
Weponary
c)
Farming
d)
Technology
21.

1.  What did the Neolithic Revolution bring about?

a)

a.  Storms

b)

b.  Drought

c)

c.  Agriculture

22.
One Way that farming changed the way people lived was____________________.
a)
They no longer were nomads
b)
Life expectancy was shorter
c)
They had to move around to new farms
23.
During the Neolithic Revolution
a)
People learned to grow food
b)
People migrated to find food
c)
People were nomadic
24.

Which of the following describes agriculture?

a)

growing crops and raising animals

b)

gathering plants and hunting animals

c)

moving to another place to find plants

d)

developing skill with a spear

25.

Which of the following was an immediate effect of the development of agriculture?

a)

People learned how to make tools from stone.

b)

People learned new ways of hunting wild animals.

c)

People had some control over their food supply.

d)

People ran out of food when they stayed in one place.

26.

Which of the following was an immediate effect of the development of agriculture?

a)

People learned how to make tools from stone.

b)

People had some control over their food supply.

c)

People ran out of food when they stayed in one place.

27.

What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?

a)

specialization of labor

b)

beginning of trade

c)

systematic agriculture

d)

use of new stone tools

28.

During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because _____.

a)

many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

b)

hunters developed better techniques for hunting

c)

humans learned which plants were safe to eat

d)

people had a steady supply of food

29.

Which of the following is considered a primary source?

a)

A newspaper article from the time of the event

b)

A biography written years after the event

c)

An encyclopedia entry

d)

A documentary film

30.

What was a significant consequence of the Neolithic Revolution?

a)

Increased reliance on hunting and gathering

b)

Development of permanent settlements

c)

Decline in population

d)

Invention of the wheel

31.

Why do mapmakers create different types of map projections?

a)

to reduce distortion

b)

to create distortion

c)

to show the perfect shapes of countries

32.
  1. Put the measurements of time in order from smallest to largest:

a)

Era, century, decade, millennium

b)

decade, century, millennium, era

c)

century, era, decade, millennium

d)

millennium, era, century, decade

33.
  1. Which MOST LIKELY to contain bias?

a)

a photograph

b)

a personal diary

c)

a textbook

34.

map that show specific kinds of information

a)

physical

b)

political

c)

special purpose

35.

T or F: The Cardinal Directions are North, South, East, West

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Proof or an indication hat something is true

a)

Evidence

b)

Reliability

c)

Bias

37.
  1. a measuring line that tells you how big an area of a map is in real life.

a)

Cardinal Directions

b)

Key

c)

Scale

d)

Compass Rose

38.
  1. explains the lines and colors used on a map. It also explains any symbols, or signs and pictures, used on a map.

a)

Scale

b)

Compass Rose

c)

Key

d)

Cardinal Directions

39.

T or F: A primary source is first hand evidence created by people that experienced and event or is from the event

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which of the following would be examples of a Primary Source

a)

Diary, Speech, Photograph

b)

Textbook, Biography, Wikipedia

41.

Which of the following would be examples of a Secondary Source

a)

Diary, Speech, Photograph

b)

Textbook, Biography, Wikipedia

42.

T or F: A Secondary Source is a source created after an event, they are created by people who did not experience the event.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Which date came first and would go to the left on a timeline?

a)

200 BC

b)

200 AD

44.

Which date came first and would go to the left on a timeline?

a)

200 BC

b)

6 BC

45.

Which date came first and would go to the left on a timeline?

a)

6 AD

b)

200 AD

46.

Which letter shows the Equator?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

A

d)

H

47.

Which letter shows the Prime Meridian?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

A

d)

H

48.

Which letter shows a line of latitude?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

A

d)

H

49.

Which letter shows a line of longitude?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

A

d)

H

50.

Which letter shows the the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

51.

Which letter shows the the Southern Hemisphere?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

52.

Which letter shows the the Eastern Hemisphere?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

53.

Which letter shows the the Western Hemisphere?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

54.

What is one key difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages?

a)

Use of fire

b)

Development of agriculture

c)

Invention of the wheel

d)

Domestication of animals

55.

Which factor contributed to the change from a nomadic lifestyle to permanent settlements?

a)

Climate change

b)

Development of language

c)

Agricultural advancements

d)

Discovery of metals

56.

What is one factor that led to the migration and spread of humankind across continents?

a)

Development of writing

b)

Search for food

c)

Invention of the wheel

d)

Establishment of trade routes

57.

How did the development of agriculture and metallurgy relate to the emergence of civilization?

a)

It led to the creation of art

b)

It caused population decline

c)

It supported settlement growth

d)

It resulted in language development

58.

What type of tools were used during the Paleolithic era?

a)

Pottery and metal work

b)

Baskets, skins, bone, and stone tools

c)

Spinning and weaving

d)

Farming tools

59.

Which era is associated with the use of farming tools?

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Neolithic

c)

Bronze Age

d)

Iron Age

60.

What activities are associated with Neolithic technology?

a)

Hunting and gathering

b)

Pottery, metal work, spinning/weaving

c)

Fishing and sailing

d)

Building pyramids

61.

What does the term "surplus" mean?

a)

A shortage of goods

b)

An excess amount of something

c)

A type of vegetable

d)

A method of cooking

62.

What does the term "Paleolithic" refer to?

a)

The New Stone Age

b)

The Old Stone Age

c)

The Bronze Age

d)

The Iron Age

63.

What is the primary characteristic of "nomads"?

a)

Settling in one place permanently

b)

Moving from place to place

c)

Building large cities

d)

Practicing advanced agriculture

64.

What does "metallurgy" involve?

a)

The study of stars

b)

The art of making pottery

c)

The science of working with metals

d)

The cultivation of plants

65.

What is "domestication" in the context of agriculture?

a)

Building homes

b)

Taming and breeding animals

c)

Growing crops

d)

Trading goods

66.

What does "irrigation" help with in agriculture?

a)

Harvesting crops

b)

Watering crops

c)

Storing crops

d)

Selling crops

67.

What were the Ice Ages?

a)

Long periods of extreme heat

b)

Short periods of mild weather

c)

Long periods of extreme cold

d)

Short periods of extreme cold

68.

What happened to ocean water levels as ice sheets grew larger during the Ice Ages?

a)

Water levels rose

b)

Water levels stayed the same

c)

Water levels lowered

d)

Water levels fluctuated

69.

What was exposed due to the lowering of ocean water levels during the Ice Ages?

a)

New islands

b)

Dry land (land bridge)

c)

Underwater cities

d)

Coral reefs

70.

What did the exposed land bridge during the Ice Ages allow people to do?

a)

Travel from Europe to Asia

b)

Travel from Asia to North America

c)

Travel from Africa to South America

d)

Travel from Australia to Antarctica

71.

What type of clothing did early humans wear to survive the Ice Age?

a)

Light cotton clothes

b)

Thick furs

c)

Silk garments

d)

Woolen sweaters

72.

What kind of meals did early humans eat during the Ice Age to help them survive?

a)

Meals rich in carbohydrates

b)

Meals rich in protein

c)

Meals rich in fat

d)

Meals rich in vitamins

73.

How did early humans keep warm during the Ice Age?

a)

By building shelters

b)

By using fire

c)

By migrating to warmer areas

d)

By wearing multiple layers of clothing

74.

How and why did early humans migrate out of Africa and across the Earth's varied landscapes?

a)

To search for food, avoid overpopulation, avoid warfare, or explore new lands

b)

To find new friends and build cities

c)

To escape from dinosaurs

d)

To discover new technologies

75.

What kinds of evidence do historians use to trace the paths of early human migrations?

a)

Bones, tools, cave paintings, and other artifacts

b)

Modern maps and GPS

c)

Weather patterns and climate data

d)

Ancient texts and scrolls

76.

How did the Ice Ages affect where people settled in the Americas?

a)

Early humans migrated using the land bridge and settled where there was food and no ice

b)

Early humans stayed in one place due to the cold

c)

Early humans moved south to escape the ice

d)

Early humans built shelters to live in the ice

77.

Briefly describe what life was like in the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age.

a)

Life was primarily agricultural in both ages.

b)

The Paleolithic Age was characterized by hunting and gathering, while the Neolithic Age saw the beginning of farming.

c)

Both ages were known for advanced technology and urban development.

d)

The Neolithic Age was focused on hunting, while the Paleolithic Age was agricultural.

78.

Where were many Neolithic settlements located and why?

a)

In mountainous regions for protection.

b)

Near rivers and fertile land for agriculture.

c)

In deserts to avoid floods.

d)

On islands for isolation.

79.

Briefly describe what life was like in the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age.

a)

Life in the Paleolithic Age was based on hunting and gathering, while the Neolithic Age saw the development of agriculture.

b)

The Paleolithic Age was known for advanced technology, while the Neolithic Age focused on art.

c)

The Paleolithic Age had large cities, while the Neolithic Age had small villages.

d)

The Paleolithic Age was a time of peace, while the Neolithic Age was marked by wars.

80.

Where were many Neolithic settlements located and why?

a)

Near rivers, because they provided water and fertile land for farming.

b)

In deserts, because they offered protection from invaders.

c)

On mountains, because they were closer to the gods.

d)

In forests, because they provided plenty of wood for building.

81.

What is the meaning of the term "Paleolithic"?

a)

New stone

b)

Old stone

c)

Metal age

d)

Bronze age

82.

Why do historians call the early period the Stone Age?

a)

Because people used metal tools

b)

Because people used stone to make tools and weapons

c)

Because it was a time of peace

d)

Because it was the age of dinosaurs

83.

When did the Stone Age begin and end?

a)

3 million BCE - 5,000 BCE

b)

2.5 million BCE - 8,000 BCE

c)

1 million BCE - 10,000 BCE

d)

500,000 BCE - 2,000 BCE

84.

What significant development marks the beginning of the Stone Age?

a)

The use of fire

b)

The ability to make tools

c)

The discovery of agriculture

d)

The invention of the wheel

85.

When did Homo Sapiens emerge in East Africa?

a)

50,000 - 100,000 years ago

b)

100,000 - 400,000 years ago

c)

400,000 - 600,000 years ago

d)

600,000 - 800,000 years ago

86.

Where did Homo Sapiens migrate from Africa?

a)

Only to Europe

b)

Only to Asia

c)

To Eurasia, Australia, and the Americas

d)

To Antarctica

87.

What was the primary lifestyle of early humans?

a)

Farmers

b)

Hunters and gatherers

c)

Industrial workers

d)

Merchants

88.

What role did men primarily have according to the learning material?

a)

Hunted animals and developed tracking methods

b)

Stayed close to camp and looked after children

c)

Searched for berries, nuts, and grains

d)

Made clothing and pottery

89.

What activities were women responsible for according to the learning material?

a)

Hunted animals

b)

Developed tracking methods

c)

Stayed close to camp and searched for berries, nuts, and grains

d)

Built shelters

90.

Which of the following was a way humans adapted to their environment?

a)

Built skyscrapers

b)

Made tools for various tasks

c)

Invented the internet

d)

Used solar panels

91.

What did humans create to help them survive in cold environments?

a)

Air conditioning

b)

Warm clothing

c)

Refrigerators

d)

Sunglasses

92.

Where did early humans find shelter?

a)

In tents

b)

In caves and rock ledges

c)

In treehouses

d)

In igloos

93.

What important discovery did humans make to help them adapt to their environment?

a)

Electricity

b)

Fire

c)

Plastic

d)

Steel

94.

What was one of the earliest forms of communication?

a)

Writing letters

b)

Using gestures

c)

Sending emails

d)

Drawing maps

95.

What did early humans start using to express themselves?

a)

Numbers

b)

Words

c)

Symbols

d)

Colors

96.

What purpose did words serve in early communication?

a)

Building structures

b)

Communicating information and emotions

c)

Cooking food

d)

Traveling long distances

97.

Which animals were commonly depicted in cave art?

a)

Lions, tigers, and bears

b)

Horses, boars, bison, and deer

c)

Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

d)

Dogs, cats, and birds