period of time before people began writing

Why did historians use oral traditions?

to see what people in a society considered important

How was Otzi the Iceman discovered after being frozen for so long?

warm air melted some of the snow and 2 hikers found him

Why did Ancient Egyptians develop their civilization on the banks of the Nile?

the river flooded every year and deposited rich soil

Finding large spear points in a prehistoric camp, means they hunted

large animals like bears and deer

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1-1 Geography and History Review

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1
About how long ago did history begin?
5,000 years
one million years
10,000 years
3,000 years
2
What do scientists use to learn about life in prehistoric times?
computers
early writings
old objects
history books
3
What are stories passed down by word of mouth?
oral tradition
oral history
myth
fable
4
What is prehistory?
time before oral traditions
period of time before people began writing
period of time when people created civilizations
period of time after people began writing
5
Which of these are examples of artifacts?
bones
all of the above
tools
clay pottery
6
Where did most civilizations begin?
on mountains
in deserts
near rivers
near oceans
7
A person that examines written records
archaeologist
history
historian
prehistory
8
Why did historians use oral traditions?
to determine the date of artifacts
to research books
to describe their research
to see what people in a society considered important
9
How was Otzi the Iceman discovered after being frozen for so long?
warm air melted some of the snow and 2 hikers found him
2 skiers skied over him
he was shot in the back
scientists saw him frozen in the glacier
10
What type of scientist studies old objects like bones and tools?
archaeologist
oral tradition
paleontologist
historian
11
Why did Ancient Egyptians develop their civilization on the banks of the Nile?
the river flooded every year and deposited rich soil
sunshine in Africa allowed life to flourish in the desert
the river was only used for bathing
people could grow crops in the surrounding desert
12
Finding large spear points in a prehistoric camp, means they hunted
crocodiles and wild turkeys
small birds and rabbits
rabbits, deer, and squirrels
large animals like bears and deer
13
What is known as the "recorded events of people?"
prehistory
history
oral tradition
hunting
14
What event marked the start of history?
the invention of tools
finding the Iceman
the development of writing
the discovery of fire
15
What was the first metal used for tools and weapons?
gold
stone
copper
iron

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