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1
What advantage did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to injure animals with spears
to cook animals for food
to kill animals from a distance
to hunt animals in organized groups
2
If you study the development and culture of early hominids, then you are most likely a
archaeologist
historian
geographer
anthropologist
3
Large brains helped Homo sapiens neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
plant crops for food
design better tools
run much faster
bend farther forward
4
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
living together in groups
burying their dead
using bows and arrows
building shelters
5
Homo erectus was the first hominid to use
stone tools
fire
hands
fish hooks
6
Which new capability helped hominids to survive in colder climates of Europe?
building fires and shelters
drawing art on cave walls
gathering food from plants
making tools out of bones
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Which capability did Homo habilis have that helped their group survive?
they had ape and human features
they came before Neanderthals
they lived 1.5 million years ago
they knew how to make tools
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Where did the earliest hominids live?
Asia
North America
Australia
Africa
9
What could Lucy do that gorillas could not do as easily?
make tools such as a sharp knife
build fires to cook meat for her family
form a group to hunt for animals
use her hands to defend her children
10
Evidence shows signs that Neanderthals cared for the sick and injured. Scientists believe they
had creative minds
had a desire to make art
had a sense of community
had a complex religion
11
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
short, stocky build
ridge above the eyes
round, smooth foreheads
long, strong leg bones
12
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo erectus
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
13
The bones of a number of hominids were found in one location. Scientists concluded this group
died in wars
made tools
lived in groups
had language
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How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North America?
over land that is now under water
in boats made of hollow logs
by riding animals that could swim
down rivers on bamboo rafts
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Which group is believed to be the 1st to live in Europe?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
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The name Homo habilis means
"Handy Man", the toolmaker
"Upright Man", the biped
"Wise Man", the language user
"Artist Man", the cave painter
