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Foundations of Civilization (prehistory-300 B.C.) Chapter 1
Foundations of Civilization (prehistory-300 B.C.) Chapter 1
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At a dig site, geologists can help archaeologists determine
the diets of the people.
the layout of villages.
the age of the artifacts.
the way of life of the people.
2
The prehistoric era that began about 10,000 B.C.
Ancient Period
Modern Period
Paleolithic Period
Neolithic Period
3
Unlike the first civilizations in Asia & Africa, the first civilizations in the Americas
were nomadic.
built temples.
developed away from river valleys.
worshiped a single god.
4
The skills and tools people use to meet their basic needs.
Jericho
material remains
pictographs
technology
5
Discovered evidence at Olduvai Gorge that early hominids learned to use tools.
Jim Jones
Donald Johanson
Mary & Louis Leakey
Don Smith
6
One difference between early modern humans and Neanderthals is that early moderns humans...
were the first to disappear from Earth.
walked upright.
lived mostly in Europe and western Asia.
spread to all parts of the world.
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A ruler who conquered many cities and villages created...
a city-state.
a civilization.
an empire.
a culture.
8
Which of the following is one of the basic characteristics of civilization?
a social ranking according to jobs
a culture
a traditional economy
a nomadic lifestyle
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The era in prehistory that dates from at least 2 million B.C. to about 10,00 B.C.
Paleolithic Period
Asian Period
Neolithic Period
American Period
10
The New Stone Age began when early people learned to...
make weapons out of stone.
farm.
use fire for cooking.
use tools.
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Some scholars think that Old Stone Age people created cave paintings
as a symbol of wealth.
as part of religious rituals.
to communicate with one another.
to decorate the cave where they lived.
12
Describes people who believe in many gods.
polytheistic
monotheistic
Buddhism
Hinduism
13
An early step in the development of writing.
pictographs
print
paper
cursive
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Scribes were valuable to rulers because of the scribes' skill in
architecture.
metalworking.
public works.
reading and writing.
15
What are an archaeologist's primary resources in learning about prehistoric peoples?
material remains
fossilized remains
written records and artwork
beliefs, values, and activities
16
Early modern humans developed spoken language so they could
cooperate during the hunt.
teach farming skills to their children.
plan for crops to plant in coming seasons.
discuss plans for their village.
17
The study of the origins & development of humans and human society.
polytheistic
technology
animism
anthropology
18
Chipped stones the Leakeys found in Olduvai Gorge revealed early hominids had learned how to
domesticate animals.
hunt.
cook.
use technology.
19
Populations of early villages were able to grow mostly due to
the rise of civilizations.
food surpluses.
the availability of jobs other than farming.
large amounts of available land.
20
What is the main feature that defines civilization?
religion
farming
cities
governments
21
Which hominid group do anthropologist think was the first to use fire?
Homo sapiens
Homo habilis
australopithecines
Homo erectus
22
Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
rock layers
pottery
fossils
bones
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One of the first Neolithic villages.
Catalhuyuk
Jericho
Detroit
Rome
24
A major result of migration, trade, and warfare was
the destruction of civilizations.
cultural diffusion.
a transition from nomadic to settled life.
the rise of cities.
25
Donald Johanson discovered "Lucy" skeleton which belonged to earliest hominid group called...
Homo habilis.
Neanderthals.
Homo erectus.
australopithecines.
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Many nomadic herders tended their animals on the steppes, which were
sparse, dry grasslands.
fertile river valleys.
swampy lowlands.
lush mountain highlands.
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Which one of the following abilities did early humans develop long before the others?
ability to travel across water
ability to plant crops
ability to build homes out of stone
ability to domesticate animals
28
The only hominids still on Earth today are...
Neanderthals.
Homo sapiens.
Homo erectus.
australopithecines.
29
Tools and weapons found in graves of people of the Old Stone Age suggest that the people...
were nomadic.
believed in animism.
were polytheistic.
believed in an afterlife.
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The belief that spirits and forces exist within animals, objects, or dreams.
taoism
animism
sikhism
confucianism
31
The top social class in ancient societies were typically occupied by
priests and nobles.
farmers.
wealthy merchants.
artisans.
32
In early cities, people began to depend on others to fulfill some of their needs because of...
drought and famine.
religious teachings.
job specialization.
social-class structure.
33
What is one way in which nomadic cultures differed from civilizations?
Nomads did not make jewelry
Nomads did not raise animals
Nomads had no government
Nomads did not build cities
34
First to discover enough of a skeleton to provide a good look at an early hominid.
Donald Johanson
Mary Leakey
Louis Leakey
Donald Trump
35
By the New Stone Age, community decision were probably being made by
people with the most skills.
a council of older women.
an elected king.
a council of older men.
