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1
Which of the following was
NOT
a benefit of the discovery of fire for early humans?
Scared away predators.
Allowed them to cook their food.
Helped to catch more fish.
Provided light & warmth in dark & cold caves.
2
Which of the following is an example of a migration?
Standing in line for the newest iPhone for two days.
Adapting to the climate during the Ice Age.
Early humans traveling out of Africa to other continents.
Taming wild dogs and cats to be companions of early humans.
3
The earliest humans were called this, which means they moved from place to place to survive.
Farmers
Egyptians
Creepers
Nomads
4
This word means working on different roles or tasks for the betterment of early societies.
Agricultural
Specialization
Potter
Artisan
5
The earliest writings used letters and words.
False
True
6
Taming wild animals into human companions or farm animals is called what?
Neolithic
Concentration
Paleolithic
Domestication
7
What was a major transition for early humans after the Ice Age gave way to the Neolithic Age?
They began staying in one place & became agricultural-based
Hunted more.
Became vegetarians.
Became even more nomadic.
8
The earliest major civilizations began emerging around 3000 B.C. around which bodies of water?
Lakes
Rivers
Oceans
Streams
9
The end of Neolithic Age brought about which period, named for an element stronger than copper.
The Gold Age
The Bronze Age
The Copper Age
The Silver Age
10
The most recent Ice Age began how many years ago?
100 years ago
10,000 years ago
100,000 years ago
1,000 years ago
11
The earliest humans were largely hunters and gatherers and were not yet agricultural-based.
True
False
12
The earliest period in human history is the stone age. Which part of the stone age came first?
Neolithic Age
Paleolithic Age
Bronze Age
Ice Age
13
Prior to the development of spoken language & art, how did most early humans communicate?
Telling Stories Around a Fire
Writing on Cave Walls
Sounds & Physical Gestures
Sign Language
14
This word means "new stone age" in Greek.
Bronze
Neolithic
Oikos
Paleolithic
15
Early civilizations were divided into groups based on wealth, power & duties. This was called:
Subdivisions
Monarchies
Religions
Social Class Structures
16
The biggest & earliest known communities during the Neolithic Age were found where?
Europe
North America
Asia
South America
17
Neolithic Age shifts hunting/gathering societies to systematic agriculture. What is this called
Agricultural Independence
Agricultural Transition
Agricultural Revolution
Veggies & Yum Yums
18
What was exposed during the Ice Age that allowed nomads to move between Asia & North America?
Glacier
Nomadic Highway
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Land Bridge
19
What is the definition of the word "culture?"
A way of life for people who share beliefs & customs.
Tools that make hunting easier.
A society run by children.
A man and woman hunting together.
20
The first governments were largely monarchies. A monarchy is a type of government led by:
Dictators
Kings or Queens
Presidents
Prime Ministers
21
These items were considered technology during prehistoric times.
Bows & Arrows, Harpoons, Needles
PS4, XBox One, Samsung Galaxy S8
Animals Skins, Brushes, Wood
Wild Nuts, Berries, Wild Grains
22
The earliest community, Çatalhöyük, had these buildings, which signaled a reliance on religion.
Winn Dixies
Barns
Shrines
Schools
23
Much of what people know about the Paleolithic Age comes from findings made by:
Anthropologists & Archaeologists
Secondary Sources
Hieroglyphics
Historical Records
24
The development of writing & art was important for all of the following
EXCEPT
:
To showcase gods and forces of nature
To domesticate farm animals.
To keep accurate records.
To preserve stories.
25
Which of the following is
NOT
a way humans adapted to the Ice Age?
Enriched Meals With Fat
Built Stronger Shelters
Made Warmer Clothing With Animal Furs
Created Bulkier Blankets