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Origins of Mankind to dawn of civilization.
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1
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of being a hunter-gatherer?
exposed to less diseases.
Experience different lands
Be independent
Live in a very large group
2
Which form of man was the first to migrate out of Africa?
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens
australopithecus afarensis
Homo Habilis
3
What promoted the development of record keeping systems?
economic transactions
warfare
irrigation systems
growing power of religion
4
What action did man take to effectively protect himself at night from predators?
Smelt metal
create and control fire
domesticate animals
Create stone daggers
5
How did Otzi die?
Eaten by Predators
Ate poisonous berries
Froze to death
Shot by an arrow
6
Which of the following is the correct order for the material used for tools?
stone, granite, copper, bronze
granite, stone, copper, bronze
stone, copper, bronze, granite
stone, bronze, copper, granite
7
How tall was Lucy?
3 foot 6 inches tall
The development of tools and technology decreased
Population decreased significantly
6 feet 11
8
Which method of dating, is best for an igneous rock?
Radiocarbon dating
Dendrochronology
Potasssium Argonne dating
Relative Dating
9
Travel, war, trade and communication all lead to:
chaos and confusion
complete irrigation systems
cultural diffusion
invention of money
10
Building a new Public Park with Pickleball courts for all to enjoy would be an example of ___?
A system of writing
Advanced Cities
Art and Architecture
Public Works
11
Which of these is a seasonal wind that could benefit agriculture the MOST?
Chinook
Tornado
Monsoon
Hurricane
12
Which of the following is NOT part of the PRESERVATION of the Laetoli footprint?
Another layer of ash fell
Sun shine
Rain
Plant growth
13
What is the relationship of Australopithecus brain size to modern humans?
1/3 smaller than modern humans
1/3 larger than modern humans
1/3 the size of modern humans
1/2 smaller than modern humans
14
Which feature on Neanderthal man was 3 times larger than modern man?
Legs
Jawbone
Forehead
Nose
15
What was the main positive effect of Man domesticating animals?
Children were now protected and entertained by thier pets.
Man had a steady supply of meat and milk.
Mankind was safer and more effective while hunting.
Man was annoyed with dogs barking, "accidents" and biting by "Pets"
16
Which form of man is the oldest?
Australopithicus Afarensis
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens
Homo Habilis
17
Who discovered Homo Habilis in 1959?
Donald Johannson
Charles Darwin
Louis Leakey
Mary Leakey
18
Lucy's arms extended all the way down to her knees?
True
False
19
Which method is the quickest method for circa dating an artifact?
Potassium Argonne dating
Relative Dating
Dendrochronology
Radio Carbon dating
20
Which prehistoric scientist is most concerned with determining what it is like to live in a place at a certain time?
Archaelogist
Paleontologist
Historian
Anthropologist
21
Which prehistoric scientist would spend the most time examining dinosaur bones?
Paleontologist
Anthropologist
Pastoralist
Archaeologist
22
Where was Neanderthal man discovered?
Great Rift Valley
Grand Teton Mountains
Alps
Neander Valley
23
How was the Iceman discovered?
German soldiers discovered him during WW2
Konrad Spindler discovered him on an archaeological dig.
Austrian teenagers found his body while fishing
Erika and Helmut Simon found him while hiking.
24
Which of the following is the best modern day example of
cultural diffusion?
American Flag
irrigation system
Taco Bell
The Iceman
25
Why did man use bronze instead of copper for tools?
It could be ground to a sharper edge
It was cheaper to produce
It was more plentiful
It could be worked with at a lower temperature
26
Who discovered Lucy?
Thomas Dart
Donald Johannson
Mary Leakey
Charles Dawson
27
Which of the following is not an advantage of being a hominid?
easier to carry items
Thermoregulation
easier to travel longer distances
Easier to hide
28
What Percent of Lucy's Skeleton was recovered?
100%
40%
10%
75%
29
Homo habilis
was named for this species’ ability to
solve complex problems
use tools
hunt and gather
run fast
30
What is the vocab term for a person that wanders from place to place for food?
Nomad
hominid
an artisan
Pastoralist
31
Which of the following is the correct name for the "Iceman"?
Piltdown man
Otzi
Lucy
The Missing Link
32
Which of the following best describes a way of life for a group of people?
Domestication
animism
Culture
Cultural Diffusion
33
Which of the following is a negative effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Lower population
Shorter life span
Specialization
Disease Spread
34
Which of the following is the activity that defines the NEOLITHIC revolution?
Migrating out of Africa to Asia
Controlling FIre
Hunting animals
Farming
35
Which date is oldest?
599 B.C.E.
350 B.C.
400 A.D.
1976 C.E. .
36
Who discovered Java man?
Dawson
Dart
Darwin
Dubois
37
Which of the following effects of the domestication of animals is the best benefit for humans?
safety during a hunt
could pull plows and wagons
hunt more effectively
have a steady supply of meat readily available.
38
Which of the following was proven to be a fraudulent discovery?
Homo Habilis
Tong Child
Java Man
Piltdown Man
39
Which of the following is a benefit of the Neolithic Revolution?
deforestation
division of labor
Soil exhaustion
spread of disease
40
Which of these methods would be best for accurately dating the Iceman?
Potassium Argonne dating
Dendrochronology
Radio Carbon datin
Relative dating
41
Which of the following was the MAIN FACTOR allowing villages to grow into large cities?
Development of stone tools
Domestication of animals
Creation and control of fire.
development of irrigation systems.
42
Who created the Laetoli footprint?
Cro-mangnon man
Homo Sapien
Neanderthal
hominid
43
Why did other hominds have to "pant" according to evolutionists?
To be able to breathe
To be able to speak
To be able to kickstart their heart.
To be able to cool down
44
Which of the following is the first major step in the evolution to modern humans?
Making Fire
Speech
Brain size
Walking upright
45
Based on the discovery of the leg bone, what species was Java man?
Homo Erectus
Australopithecus Afarensis
Neanderthal
Homo Habilias
46
What must happen first for there to be a division of labor?
a writing system must be established
an army must be formed
a surplus in agriculture
a government must be formed
47
What was the main positive effect of Man domesticating animals?
Mankind was safer and more effective while hunting.
Man had a steady supply of meat and milk.
Man was annoyed with dogs barking, "accidents" and biting by "Pets"
Children were now protected and entertained by thier pets.
48
What type of early human was she (Lucy)?
Homo Sapien
Homo Erectus
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo Habilis
49
Vocabulary term for a society in which everyone is NOT consumed with acquiring food?
Nomadic
Pastoralist
Hunter-gatherer
division of labor
50
Who wrote the book “On the Origins of Species” ?
Raymond Dart
Charles Dawson
Charles Darwin
Louis Leakey
