In what type of region would the earliest humans to migrate outward from Africa most likely have settled?

one with a climate very similar to that of Africa

Which characteristic of prehistoric Africa best explains why early humans were able to survive there?

Its broad grasslands and abundant water sources

Which statement best explains why early hunter-gatherers began to cooperate in social groups?

It was easier to hunt large game animals by working together with others

How did Home erectus differ from Australopithecus?

H.E. had advanced technological skills while AUS had limited tech skills

The improvement of the tools used by early humans demonstrated that they

possessed sophisticated problem-solving skills

Based on what is known about hunter-gatherers, a man with a broken arm would most likely have been

given a role in the hunt that could be performed with an injurt

Which trait was common to both early humans and other hominins?

the need to live near natural sources of water

Which innovation did early humans most likely develop in order to migrate to Australia?

building vehicles for transportation

Which statement best describes the change in archaeology from the beginning of the 1900s to the end of the 1900s?

It became more focused on seeking information rather than riches

Which factor was most important for the survival of early humans?

reliable supplies of food and water

Which describes a difference between the first humans living in Africa and later humans who migrated to North America?

Humans who migrated to N. America had more sopisticated tools & weapons.

Scholars have concluded that early cave paintings

reflect early humans' religious or spiritual beliefs

Which statement best explains how humans' mastery of fire changed hunting methods?

Fire made it possible to kill dangerous animals from a greater distance.

Which details would one most likely find in the archaeologist's notes if the genus was an Australophithecus skeleton?

human/apelike traits; small canine teeth but lg cheek teeth; small brains

What is the primary reason archaeologists study objects and fossils from the past?

to learn what life was like in the past

Why did the technological abilities of early hominins play a more important role in Asia and Europe than in Africa?

Ashia and Europe had more moderate climates than Africa

The first benefit humans saw from the development of spoken language was the ability to

coordinate hunting activities better

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1
In what type of region would the earliest humans to migrate outward from Africa most likely have settled?
one containing animals similar to those in Africa
one with a climate very similar to that of Africa
one providing good conditions for farming
one that did not contain dangerous animals
2
Which characteristic of prehistoric Africa best explains why early humans were able to survive there?
its large jungles with abundant supplies of fruits and nuts
Its broad grasslands and abundant water sources
Its isolation from regions containing dangerous animals
Its absence of competition with other hominin species
3
Which statement best explains why early hunter-gatherers began to cooperate in social groups?
Some members of the gorup had to specialize in taking care of children
They had to take care of the members of the group who were sick or injured
It was easier to hunt large game animals by working together with others
Population increases led to competition for limited resources among groups
4
The first human societies formed around which activity?
raising cattle
building bridges
growing wild grasses
hunting game animals
5
How did Home erectus differ from Australopithecus?
H.E. lived mainly in forests while AUS lived mainly in savannas
H.E. had advanced technological skills while AUS had limited tech skills
H.E. could use its hands to carry while AUS could not grasp with its hands
H.E. lived mainly outside of Africa while AUS lived exclusively in Africa
6
The improvement of the tools used by early humans demonstrated that they
had a large vocabulary of spoken words
constantly faced new challenges
established permanent settlements as soon as they could
possessed sophisticated problem-solving skills
7
Based on what is known about hunter-gatherers, a man with a broken arm would most likely have been
assigned by his group with the job of caring for the elderly
given a role in the hunt that could be performed with an injurt
left behind by the other members of the group to support himself
asked to aid in gathering and growing plants for the group to eat
8
In what part of the world has most of the evidence about the existence of early hominins been discovered?
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
9
Which pathway describes the first human migration?
North Africa to Europe
Africa to Southwest Asia
Europe to Central Asia
Asia to North America
10
Which event led to the first human migration into Europe?
the end of an ice age
the beginning of an ice age
the extinction of game animals
the extinction of other hominins
11
Which trait was common to both early humans and other hominins?
the reliance on grasses and grains for food
the ability to travel long distances
the need to live near natural sources of water
the inability to adapt to changes in habitat
12
Which innovation did early humans most likely develop in order to migrate to Australia?
navigating by the stars
constructing man-made bridges
building vehicles for transportation
controlling flood waters
13
Which statement best describes the change in archaeology from the beginning of the 1900s to the end of the 1900s?
It became more isolated and less involved with other sciences
It became more focused on culture rather than technology
It became less regulated and had fewer protocols
It became more focused on seeking information rather than riches
14
A clay pot covered with drawings would best help archaeologists to understand which aspect of an ancient society?
economy
culture
technology
diet
15
Which factor first influenced the migration patterns of early humans?
changes in climate
changes in the ocean level
the pathways of major rivers
the movements of game animals
16
Which technological ability did Homo Erectus possess?
forging metal
using fire
irrigating fields
herding animals
17
The development of spoken language made which of these possible?
the beginning of farming
the establishment of permanent settlements
the migration of humans to different continents
the creation of human culture
18
Which factor was most important for the survival of early humans?
little or no change in temperature
the absence of other hominins
access to materials for making tools
reliable supplies of food and water
19
Which describes a difference between the first humans living in Africa and later humans who migrated to North America?
1st humans in Africa used bone to form eyed needles and barbed fishhooks.
Humans who migrated to N. America had more sopisticated tools & weapons.
1st humans in Africa were more likely to live in permanent settlements.
Humans who migrated to N. America relied on sharpened sticks for hunting
20
Which of these forms of art did humans produce first?
decorated metal tools
animal costumes
stone statues
paintings of ancestors
21
Scholars have concluded that early cave paintings
reveal information about how many people were in the early human group
reflect early humans' religious or spiritual beliefs
provide clues about the social hierarchies of the groups who painted them
show how many sunsets the early human group had seen
22
Which statement best explains how humans' mastery of fire changed hunting methods?
It allowed early humans to melt metals into weapons to kill large animals.
It let humans to cook the tougher meat of smaller, less dangerous animals
Fire made it possible to kill dangerous animals from a greater distance.
It gave humans the ability to hunt at night when prey was easier to catch.
23
Which details would one most likely find in the archaeologist's notes if the genus was an Australophithecus skeleton?
humanlike feet/hands; smaller teeth than earlier hominin; small lower limbs
human/apelike traits; small canine teeth but lg cheek teeth; small brains
ape-like traits but not human traits; hands are like apes; small face
fully human traits; high rounded skull; erect posture; small facial feature
24
What is the primary reason archaeologists study objects and fossils from the past?
to learn about modern life in the region
to learn what life was like in the past
to learn what the objects are made of
to learn if the artifacts are real or fake
25
Why did the technological abilities of early hominins play a more important role in Asia and Europe than in Africa?
Asia and Europe had less available water than Africa
Asia and Europe were much warmer than Africa
Asia and Europe had more natural resources than Africa
Ashia and Europe had more moderate climates than Africa
26
The first benefit humans saw from the development of spoken language was the ability to
coordinate hunting activities better
remember earlier migration routes
develop new artistic techniques
pass on their history to others
27
An archaeologist who was interested in the culture of an ancient civilization might look for which of these items?
human or animal fossils
weapons and tools
pottery and sculpture
written rules and laws

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