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Early Hominids TCI v21
Early Hominids TCI v21
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#History Alive, #6th Grade, #Early Humans, #TCI
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1
The name Homo habilis means
"Upright Man," the biped.
"Wise Man," the language user.
"Handy Man," the toolmaker
"Artist Man," the cave painter.
2
What can we conclude if the bones of a number of hominids were found in one location?
The hominid made tools
The hominid lived in groups
The hominid had language
The hominid died in wars
3
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
4
Because scientists have found evidence of burial mounds at Neanderthal sites we can conclude
Neanderthals had a desire to make art
Neanderthals had a sense of community
Neanderthals had a complex religion
Neanderthals had creative minds
5
Where did the earliest hominids live?
Australia
Asia
North America
Africa
6
Which statement about Homo habilis describes a capability that helped their group survive?
They lived 1.5 million years ago
They knew how to make tools
They had ape and human features
They came before Neanderthals
7
Large brains helped Homo neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
run much faster
design better tools
bend farther forward
plant crops for food.
8
Homo erectus was the first hominid to use
fish hooks.
fire.
stone tools.
hands.
9
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
Homo neanderthalensis
Australopithecus afarensis
10
What is one way Lucy (australopithecus afarensis) and her ancestors were similar to modern humans?
They could speak a simple language and read symbols.
They were about the same height as modern humans.
They made tools that helped them hunt and gather food.
They were biped, meaning they could walk on two legs
11
Someone who studies the early development and culture of hominids is called
a historian.
an archaeologist.
a geographer
an anthropologist.
12
Which new capability enabled hominids to survive in the colder climate of Europe?
making tools out of bones
gathering food from plants
building fire and shelters
drawing art on cave walls
13
Which of the following is true of Upright Man hominids?
They were unable to travel.
Their only advantage was that they were biped.
They lived on Earth shorter than any other hominid group.
They may have used fire to cook and eat animal meat.
14
What advantage did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to kill animals from a distance
to hunt animals in organized groups
to injure animals with spears
to cook animals for food
15
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
living together in groups
burying their dead
building shelters
using bows and arrows
16
The prehistoric human’s artwork shows that they
spoke a developed language
communicated their feelings
wrote treaties and agreements.
designed intricate battle plans
17
The favorite skunkabilly band of all hominids was
The Teachers from the Black Lagoon
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
Pink Floyd
18
Which group is believed to be the first to live in Europe?
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo sapiens
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
19
How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North and South America?
by riding animals that could swim
down rivers on bamboo rafts
over land that is now under water
in boats made out of hollow logs
20
What could Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) do that gorillas could not do as easily?
make tools such as a sharp knife
form a group to hunt for animals
use her hands to defend her children
build fires to cook meat for her family
