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Ancient Civ.-Hominid Quiz
Ancient Civ.-Hominid Quiz
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1
Why do archaeologists study artifacts?
They like pottery
They like to study the past.
They like weapons.
They use tools.
2
Which hominid hd the nickname Lucy?
Homo Sapien Sapien
Homo Erectus
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo Habilis
3
How did making spears make life safer for the Homo Sapien Sapien?
They were long.
They could throw them at animals from a distance.
They made them sharp.
They could use them to fight enemies.
4
Where did Australopithecus Afarensis (Lucy) live more than 3 million years ago?
Africa
Europe
Asia
North America
5
What do historians study?
the human body
old pottery
written records
geography
6
What was Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis (Neanderthal Man) known for?
Fighting with neighbors and simple tools
First to make fire, spears, and axes
Large brains, complex tools, and communities
Stood upright
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What are rituals?
artifacts
rules
paintings
ceremonies
8
What does habilis mean?
wise
erect
good
handy
9
Why were hominids able to leave Africa?
They were much smarter and stronger
They learned to controlled fire
They were smarter
They had better weapons
10
What did the artists use sharp stones for?
to fight with
to go hunting
to clean caves
To grind colored minerals
11
Which hominid migrated to 6 continents?
Homo Erectus
Homo Habilis
Homo Sapien Sapien
Homo Neanderthalensis
12
What is agriculture?
planting fruits and vegetables
planting and permanent shelters
domesticating animals
farming and domesticating animals
13
What continent did archaeologists find Australopithecus Afarensis and Homo Habilis on?
Africa
Australia
Europe
Asia
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What do geographers study?
natural and man-made features (lakes, roads)
weapons and cave paint
pottery and tools
written records
15
What was Homo Erectus (Upright Man) best known for?
controlling fire and migrating out of Africa
Controlling fire and migrating to North America
Making simple tools
Walking on 2 feet
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What was the effect of agriculture (planting food and domesticating animals)?
permanent shelters
communities
trade
stable food supply
17
What was Homo Sapien Sapien (Doubly Wise Man) best known for?
pottery, bones, and wood
Being the oldest hominid
Large brains, complex tools, and artwork
fighting and building
18
Which hominids migrated out of Africa?
Upright Man, Neanderthal Man, and Doubly Wise Man
Lucy and Upright Man
Handy Man, Upright Man, and Neanderthal Man
Neanderthal Man and Doubly Wise Man
19
Why do archaeologists study cave art?
They own museums.
They enjoy looking at drawings.
They love paint
They provide clues to the past.
20
What does erectus mean?
simple
handy
wise
upright
21
What was the most significant contribution to the development of human civilization?
trading and specialized skills
agriculture
controlling fire and making advanced weapons
making advanced weapons
22
Which hominid was the first to migrate out of Africa?
Homo Neanderthals
Homo Habilis
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo Erectus
23
What does sapien mean?
wise
complex
erect
handy
24
What was Homo Habilis (Handy Man) famous for?
Standing on two feet
Making fire
Making simple tools
Creating art work
25
What made Lucy different from apes?
She was bipedal
She made fire.
She was the first to make tools.
She had arms and legs
26
What did they mix mineral powder with to create paint?
animal fat
horse hair
water
grass
27
What does prehistoric mean?
before written records
ceremonies
ape-like
after history began
28
What was the effect of a stable food supply?
permanent shelters
communities
trade
specialized skills
29
What were the effects of permanent shelters?
communities, specialized skills and jobs, and trade
stable food supply, specialized skills, and jobs
agriculture, trade, and communities
agriculture, stable food supply, and permanent shelters
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What is a hominid?
an early human
an old person
an ape
human and ape mix
