How do scientists believe hominins in the Homo sapiens (Wise Man) group were able to migrate to North and South America?

They travelled land bridges that are now covered by water.

Neanderthals were skilled tool makers mostly because of their

large brains, and intelligence.

Scientists believe that the Homo erectus group's ability to move places, use fire, and build shelters helped them

survive longer than other hominids could.

What is one way Homo habilis (Handy Man) was similar to modern humans?

They were biped, meaning they could walk on two legs.

The hominin group of Homo neanderthalensis is the

large-brained group that modern humans belong to.

Which of the following is true of Homo sapiens (Wise Man)?

They were more skilled at making their own tools than Neanderthals.

What is one main difference Homo erectus (Upright Man) had from Homo habilis (Handy Man)?

Hominins in the Upright Man stood up straight.

Which of the following is true of Neanderthals?

Neanderthals lived among early humans for around 10,000 years.

How did the prehistoric humans' inventions of the spear thrower and the bow and arrow affect their hunting?

It helped them hunt from a distance, which made hunting safer.

What is one reason scientists believe Neanderthals had a sense of community?

They buried the dead in burial grounds.

A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the

development and culture of the earliest hominins.

What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?

to kill animals from a distance

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1
Large brains helped Homo neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
bend farther forward.
plant crops for food.
run much faster.
design better tools
2
Homo habilis (Handy Man) is known for being
the biped.
the tool maker
the language user.
the cave painter.
3
How do scientists believe hominins in the Homo sapiens (Wise Man) group were able to migrate to North and South America?
They constructed ships made out of wood and very hard clay.
They built man made bridges across various bodies of water.
They canoed to islands, and eventually reached the Americas.
They travelled land bridges that are now covered by water.
4
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
burying their dead
living together in groups
using bows and arrows
building shelters
5
The prehistoric humans' artwork suggests that they
spoke a developed language
designed intricate battle plans.
wrote treaties and agreements.
communicated their feelings.
6
Neanderthals were skilled tool makers mostly because of their
gigantic hands, and thick skin.
tall figure, and long limbs.
large brains, and intelligence.
impressive physical strength.
7
How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis (Handy Man) hominin group?
They found cave paintings.
They found a complete male skeleton.
They found ancient documents.
They found remains in Africa
8
Scientists believe that the Homo erectus group's ability to move places, use fire, and build shelters helped them
survive longer than other hominids could.
travel across the ocean to live on islands.
form complex trade and barter systems.
develop their own language and speech.
9
If your profession is to study the development and culture of early hominins, then you are most likely
geographer
an archaeologist
a historian
an anthropologist
10
How did Homo habilis's (Handy Man) ability to make tools affect their lives?
It helped them live longer.
It isolated them from animals.
It improved their communication.
It made them great warriors.
11
Scientists believe that hominins in the Homo erectus (Upright Man) group were the first to
walk using two feet.
sing songs together.
migrate out of Africa.
eat animal meat.
12
The biggest advantage of hominins in the Homo erectus (Upright Man) group was their ability to
make clothes.
tame horses.
work with fire.
trade items.
13
Which statement about Homo habilis (Handy Man) describes a capability that helped their group survive?
They could not walk on two feet.
They came before Neanderthals.
They lived 50,000 years ago.
They knew how to make tools.
14
The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. This evidence suggest that this type of hominin probably
lived in groups
made tools
died in wars
had language
15
What is one way Homo habilis (Handy Man) was similar to modern humans?
They could speak a simple language and read symbols.
They were about the same height as modern humans.
They were biped, meaning they could walk on two legs.
They could only get food by hunting and gathering.
16
The hominin group of Homo neanderthalensis is the
large-brained group that modern humans belong to.
tall ape group that existed before modern humans.
first hominid to migrate and settle in new areas.
last group of hominids that had a hunched body.
17
Which of the following is true of Homo sapiens (Wise Man)?
They were extraordinarily talented blacksmiths, welders, and builders.
They were more skilled at making their own tools than Neanderthals.
They were the first hominin group to work together in communities.
They were more physically adapted to the cold out of any hominin.
18
What is a hominin?
an early ancestor of humans
the full skeleton of a human
a very advanced human
any ape species from Africa
19
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo habilis
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
20
Homo erectus was the first hominin to use
fire
fish hooks
stone tools
hands
21
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
22
What is one main difference Homo erectus (Upright Man) had from Homo habilis (Handy Man)?
Hominins in the Upright Man stood up straight.
Hominins in the Upright Man group were very short.
Hominins in the Upright Man used simple tools.
Hominins in the Upright Man were strong bipeds.
23
Which of the following is true of Neanderthals?
Neanderthals lived among early humans for around 10,000 years.
all of the above
Neanderthals spoke languages similar to early human languages.
Neanderthals were much taller and thinner than early humans.
24
What does the word paleo mean?
"historian"
"ancient"
"skeleton"
"bone"
25
How did the prehistoric humans' inventions of the spear thrower and the bow and arrow affect their hunting?
It caused them to eat too much meat, making many species extinct.
It helped them examine animals, allowing them to study anatomy.
It made them eat less vegetation, which helped the environment.
It helped them hunt from a distance, which made hunting safer.
26
What is one reason scientists believe Neanderthals had a sense of community?
They wrote simple stories and poems.
They buried the dead in burial grounds.
They formed troops and battled each other.
They built structures similar to castles.
27
A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the
trade and barter systems among modern humans.
kings and queens of the earliest modern humans.
communication and social systems of early apes.
development and culture of the earliest hominins.
28
What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to injure animals with knives
to kill animals from a distance
to hunt animals in organized groups
to cook animals for food

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History Alive - Lesson 2 Early Hominins

28 termsStudBud Administration1,194 plays

History Alive - Lesson 2 Early Hominins

Flashcards28 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 28

Answers

1
Large brains helped Homo neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
bend farther forward.
plant crops for food.
run much faster.
design better tools
2
Homo habilis (Handy Man) is known for being
the biped.
the tool maker
the language user.
the cave painter.
3
How do scientists believe hominins in the Homo sapiens (Wise Man) group were able to migrate to North and South America?
They constructed ships made out of wood and very hard clay.
They built man made bridges across various bodies of water.
They canoed to islands, and eventually reached the Americas.
They travelled land bridges that are now covered by water.
4
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
burying their dead
living together in groups
using bows and arrows
building shelters
5
The prehistoric humans' artwork suggests that they
spoke a developed language
designed intricate battle plans.
wrote treaties and agreements.
communicated their feelings.
6
Neanderthals were skilled tool makers mostly because of their
gigantic hands, and thick skin.
tall figure, and long limbs.
large brains, and intelligence.
impressive physical strength.
7
How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis (Handy Man) hominin group?
They found cave paintings.
They found a complete male skeleton.
They found ancient documents.
They found remains in Africa
8
Scientists believe that the Homo erectus group's ability to move places, use fire, and build shelters helped them
survive longer than other hominids could.
travel across the ocean to live on islands.
form complex trade and barter systems.
develop their own language and speech.
9
If your profession is to study the development and culture of early hominins, then you are most likely
geographer
an archaeologist
a historian
an anthropologist
10
How did Homo habilis's (Handy Man) ability to make tools affect their lives?
It helped them live longer.
It isolated them from animals.
It improved their communication.
It made them great warriors.
11
Scientists believe that hominins in the Homo erectus (Upright Man) group were the first to
walk using two feet.
sing songs together.
migrate out of Africa.
eat animal meat.
12
The biggest advantage of hominins in the Homo erectus (Upright Man) group was their ability to
make clothes.
tame horses.
work with fire.
trade items.
13
Which statement about Homo habilis (Handy Man) describes a capability that helped their group survive?
They could not walk on two feet.
They came before Neanderthals.
They lived 50,000 years ago.
They knew how to make tools.
14
The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. This evidence suggest that this type of hominin probably
lived in groups
made tools
died in wars
had language
15
What is one way Homo habilis (Handy Man) was similar to modern humans?
They could speak a simple language and read symbols.
They were about the same height as modern humans.
They were biped, meaning they could walk on two legs.
They could only get food by hunting and gathering.
16
The hominin group of Homo neanderthalensis is the
large-brained group that modern humans belong to.
tall ape group that existed before modern humans.
first hominid to migrate and settle in new areas.
last group of hominids that had a hunched body.
17
Which of the following is true of Homo sapiens (Wise Man)?
They were extraordinarily talented blacksmiths, welders, and builders.
They were more skilled at making their own tools than Neanderthals.
They were the first hominin group to work together in communities.
They were more physically adapted to the cold out of any hominin.
18
What is a hominin?
an early ancestor of humans
the full skeleton of a human
a very advanced human
any ape species from Africa
19
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo habilis
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
20
Homo erectus was the first hominin to use
fire
fish hooks
stone tools
hands
21
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
22
What is one main difference Homo erectus (Upright Man) had from Homo habilis (Handy Man)?
Hominins in the Upright Man stood up straight.
Hominins in the Upright Man group were very short.
Hominins in the Upright Man used simple tools.
Hominins in the Upright Man were strong bipeds.
23
Which of the following is true of Neanderthals?
Neanderthals lived among early humans for around 10,000 years.
all of the above
Neanderthals spoke languages similar to early human languages.
Neanderthals were much taller and thinner than early humans.
24
What does the word paleo mean?
"historian"
"ancient"
"skeleton"
"bone"
25
How did the prehistoric humans' inventions of the spear thrower and the bow and arrow affect their hunting?
It caused them to eat too much meat, making many species extinct.
It helped them examine animals, allowing them to study anatomy.
It made them eat less vegetation, which helped the environment.
It helped them hunt from a distance, which made hunting safer.
26
What is one reason scientists believe Neanderthals had a sense of community?
They wrote simple stories and poems.
They buried the dead in burial grounds.
They formed troops and battled each other.
They built structures similar to castles.
27
A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the
trade and barter systems among modern humans.
kings and queens of the earliest modern humans.
communication and social systems of early apes.
development and culture of the earliest hominins.
28
What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to injure animals with knives
to kill animals from a distance
to hunt animals in organized groups
to cook animals for food