Early Human History and Map Skills

Question 1

Which one of the following would describe Paleolithic people?

Accepted Answer

Nomadic

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of sedentary people?

Accepted Answer

A. Sedentary people were able to build permanent homes.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the lifestyle of nomadic people?

Accepted Answer

Planting and harvesting crops

Question 4

Which one the following is an example of a physical characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A desert

Question 5

It helps the reader know the direction from one place to another on a map.

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 6

From which continent did early human migration begin?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 7

Which statement best defines the Agricultural/Neolithic Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A change from hunting/gathering for food to farming

Question 8

How did domesticating animals change life for early humans?

Accepted Answer

Animals provide early humans with help on the farm and were also food.

Question 9

Which of the following factors forced early humans to migrate out of Africa?

Accepted Answer

Major climate change

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about Paleolithic and Neolithic people?

Accepted Answer

Paleo people were hunter-gatherers, and Neo people were farmers

Question 11

Which statement best explained why sedentary people chose to live near rivers?

Accepted Answer

Rivers provided a reliable source of water for their crops.

Question 12

How did the invention of tools impact early human’s ability to find food?

Accepted Answer

Humans became more skilled at finding food.

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes why Paleolithic people were nomadic?

Accepted Answer

Paleo peeps relied on animals for food, so they had to follow them

Question 14

A map key or legend would most likely…

Accepted Answer

Explain the green shaded areas on a map are good for farming.

Question 15

Which statement is an example of relative location?

Accepted Answer

Libya is located west of Egypt.

Questions 15