Unit 1 Pre-History Review

Question 1

What was the first ancient civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 2

One of the cultural needs during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras was...?

Accepted Answer

Cooperation and collaboration among nomadic bands

Question 3

What was the first hominid to walk upright?

Accepted Answer

Australopithecus

Question 4

What was the reason for cave paintings?

Accepted Answer

For religious purposes or to tell stories

Question 5

What were the tools and weapons made from during the Paleolithic and Neotlithic era?

Accepted Answer

Stone, bone, and wood

Question 6

What does "homo-habilis" mean?

Accepted Answer

Man of Skill

Question 7

What is the definition of animism?

Accepted Answer

Looking to animal spirits for answers

Question 8

What was the major reason why we live in cities today? (choose the best answer)

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

Question 9

What trait signaled the transition into the Neolithic era?

Accepted Answer

A warmer climate

Question 10

Advanced cities and complex institution are two examples of...?

Accepted Answer

Civilizations

Questions 10