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What does it mean to be "domesticated"?
to train a wild animal to be tame, kept as a pet or on a farm
to be taught how to clean your home
to be taught on how to appreciate fine art
to be trained how to cook wild game
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In what regions of Africa do scientists find most of the early hominin artifacts?
Northern and Central regions of Africa
Eastern or Central regions of Africa
Western regions of Africa
Southern regions of Africa
3
Why are archaeologists interested in the cave paintings found near Lascaux in southern France?
The cave paintings are worth a great deal of money
The paintings are the first evidence of early humans ever found in France.
The paintings provide evidence that humans had become more complex.
The caves did not exist during the last ice age.
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What is culture?
it is the sample of evidence that a scientist examines
having the knowledge to appreciate excellent art and music
the practice of shunning anyone not like their tribe
many different elements that make up the way of life of a group of people
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What does it mean to "adapt'?
to make an apology when you have wronged someone
to accept defeat with humility
to add more brothers and sisters to your family
to make changes, so you can live in an environment
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What is "economy"?
the bonding of people to form a community
sharing your food with your family
networks of people linked to each other
the careful use of money, resources, and means of production
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A food surplus is a benefit of farming. Which of the following is a food surplus?
when families have extra food
when extra food spoils
when not enough rain falls to grow food
when people wait in line for food
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What is a geologist?
a scientist who studies the physical materials of Earth itself
a professor that teaches geometry
a doctor that does autopsies on dead people
a scientist that studies the genealogy of individuals
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Who made up the largest social class of early civilizations?
farmers and skilled workers
merchants and traders
priests and rulers
prisoners captured in war or those who sold themselves into slavery
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What is a resource?
the lifestyle of a early humans
a special type of stone used to start a fire
a type of money that early humans used
natural source of wealth or revenue
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What are hunter-gatherers?
early humans who farmed the land to feed their tribe
the name of a prehistoric tribe
early humans that lived by hunting animals and gathering plants
the name of an elite group of prehistoric warriors
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About how long ago did hominins start to make and use stone tools?
around 3 million years ago
around 1.5 million years ago
around 2.5 million years ago
around 1 million years ago
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How might the use of fire have affected human migration?
People could settle in one place where it was easy to keep a fire burning.
People could cook food and scare off dangerous animals
People could be less dependent on daylight and travel at night
People could live in places that otherwise would have been too cold.
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What is a civilization?
society that has cities, well-organized government, and skilled workers
a treaty negotiation between tribes.
the art of being friendly to people you don't like
a group of people who live near each other
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What is an environment?
a movement towards recycling and conserving energy
a place you are sent to live when you have disobeyed the law
how hot or cold the climate is
surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives
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What does it mean to "populate"?
to increase your carb intake
to paint murals on cave walls
to add more money to your bank account
to fill and area or region with people
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How was a Neanderthal man's face different from the face of a Homo sapiens?
He had a dark tan
His head was bigger
He had crooked nose
He had a long beard
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What is a "social class"?
the art of socializing
a group or rank of society
a class where you learn good manners
a group of snobby rich people
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What was the first animal believed to be domesticated by early humans?
horses
dogs
sheep
pigs
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What is a nomad?
the name of the living huts created by prehistoric people
the first known bicycle
a person who doesn't live in a fixed location; they move a lot
a person who raises camels
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What two things made life easier for the early humans?
stone tools and fire
food and weapons
peace pipe and tepees
water and rope
22
What are fossils?
hardened remains or imprints of things that lived long ago
a popular watch brand
plants that have large flowers on them
senior citizens
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Before farming began, how did people dress?
They bred silkworms to make cloth for clothing
They used thread or yarn made from sheep or yak hair to make clothing
They made clothing from plant materials like cotton and flax
They wore animal hides and furs
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Where did most early civilizations develop?
in the open plains
in river valleys
near the ocean
at the base of a mountain
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What is an anthropologist?
someone who can tell you the future
someone who donates money to charities
a scientist who studies humans and their past & present behavior
a scientist who studies ant colonies
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Which development directly allowed for the keeping of records?
systems of writing
job specialization
cities
public works
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What is "religion"?
Your own personal opinion
system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and ways of doing things
painted pictures that told the stories of gods and heroes
great works of art and architecture
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What is an archaeologist?
a scientist who studies humans from the distant past
an architect who designs bridges
a professor who teaches in prestigious university
a scientist who studies arachnophobia
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Which resources most directly led to the development of early civilizations in river valleys?
fresh water and stone
workers and animals
clothing and metal ores
fertile soil and fresh water
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Which of the following made the first villages possible?
government
armies
farming
warm clothing
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Why did the earliest civilizations appear in areas like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley?
these areas had the most domesticated animals
because these areas were near rivers and fertile soil
these areas were isolated from other regions
these areas were far away from oceans
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Some early civilizations did not develop in river valleys. Where were they located?
Greece and the Americas
Germany and France
Asia and Africa
Brazil and Argentina
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What was the first domesticated crop farmed by early humans?
tomatoes
corn
sugarcane
rice
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What is "animism'?
the belief that animals are superior to humans
the belief that humans are superior to animals
the belief that all objects, places and creatures have a soul or spirit
the belief that all animals go to Heaven
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Where did farming begin throughout the world?
Africa
Southwestern Asia
New Zealand
Europe
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What resources did ancient people need in order to produce food?
fertile soil, fresh water, workers, and seeds
dogs, huts and knives
cows, goats and boats
horses, workers and clothes
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Why is job specialization an important feature of civilization?
allows for a variety of goods and services to be produced
creates social classes
means that more people can practice religion
allows the government to focus on the most urgent things first
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What is a "revolution"?
a complete change in the way of life
a song sung by prehistoric people
a fight among two groups of people
the movement from one continent to another
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What is an artifact?
anything made and used by humans
a painting often found on cave walls
Art created to display in galleries
it is a form of money used in prehistoric times
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What does the word, "migration," mean?
movement from one region to another
traveling a long distance to see family
a type of dance the prehistoric people did
being content to stay in the area in which you were born
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Which feature of civilization helps people manage the use of resources?
established religions
well-organized governments
arts and architecture
social classes
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How did the last ice age affect human migration?
It required people to form larger communities.
It created land bridges where ocean had once been
It required people to live closer together.
It required people to create new shelters.
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Which feature of civilizations describes a shared set of spiritual beliefs?
arts and architecture
public works
religion
social class
