Early Humans, Agricultural Revolution, and Timelines Info. Test Quiz

Question 1

If an event took place in 1000 BCE, about how many years has elapsed since then?

Accepted Answer

3020

Question 2

Mixing copper and tin will create what metal?

Accepted Answer

bronze

Question 3

How many years separate the voyages of Columbus (1492) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776)?

Accepted Answer

284

Question 4

In the early human stations tools and weapons activity, what purpose did the awl serve?

Accepted Answer

used for shredding plant fibers

Question 5

Which early human was physically stronger and more likely to use brute force?

Accepted Answer

Neanderthal

Question 6

What early human group was also known as "handy man?"

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis

Question 7

Catal Huyuk, one of the earliest/well-known farming settlements was located in what country?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 8

Growing food on a regular basis is known as?

Accepted Answer

Systematic Agriculture

Question 9

In what mountain range was Ötzi found?

Accepted Answer

Alps

Question 10

All of the following are realistic reasons why early humans created cave art images EXCEPT for?

Accepted Answer

as a prerequisite to art school

Question 11

The earliest form of government in most ancient civilizations would be?

Accepted Answer

monarchy

Question 12

Which early human was likely more intelligent leading to better decision-making skills?

Accepted Answer

Cro-Magnon

Question 13

Lucy’s fossilized remains were discovered in what African country?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopia

Question 14

Which of these two groups of early humans is more recent on the evolutionary scale?

Accepted Answer

Cro-Magnon

Question 15

Nomads moved from place to place or they settled down in one place?

Accepted Answer

Moved

Question 16

The most recent period of early human culture is known as the?

Accepted Answer

Iron Age

Question 17

Crushed minerals and animal fat = ?

Accepted Answer

paint

Question 18

How many years are between 2600 BCE to 475 CE.

Accepted Answer

3,075

Question 19

In Greek, this time period translates to "old stone."

Accepted Answer

Paleolithic

Question 20

The advanced form of culture that arose in cities is known as a?

Accepted Answer

civilization

Question 21

Paleolithic means this in Greek?

Accepted Answer

"old stone"

Question 22

Lucy's Latin species classification name would be?

Accepted Answer

Australopithecine

Question 23

The extremely farmable land from the Mediterranean Sea stretching to the Persian Gulf is commonly referred to as?

Accepted Answer

Fertile Crescent

Question 24

Turkana Boy was the 1st hominid/biped to leave Africa and go to Asia. What classification species was he?

Accepted Answer

Homo erectus

Question 25

On which continent did all the first hominids appear?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 26

Homo sapiens translates to?

Accepted Answer

"thinking man"

Question 27

All of the following are MAJOR characteristics of an ancient civilization EXCEPT for?

Accepted Answer

a small population size

Question 28

Which early human group was first to leave the continent?

Accepted Answer

Homo erectus

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