How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North and South America?

over land that is now under water

What advantage did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?

to kill animals from a distance

Because scientists have found evidence of burial mounds at Neanderthal sites we can conclude

Neanderthals had a sense of community

Which of the following is true of Homo Sapiens?

They were more skilled at making their own tools.

What is one main difference Upright Man had from Handy Man?

Hominids in the Upright Man stood up straight.

Which of the following is true of Upright Man or Homo Erectus?

They may have used fire to cook and eat animal meat.

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1
How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North and South America?
in boats made out of hollow logs
over land that is now under water
down rivers on bamboo rafts
by riding animals that could swim
2
Which statement about Homo habilis describes a capability that helped their group survive?
They lived 1.5 million years ago
They came before Neanderthals
They knew how to make tools
They had ape and human features
3
Which group is believed to be the first to live on Europe?
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens sapiens
Australopithecus afarensis
4
What is a Hominin?
the full skeleton of a human
a very advanced human
an ape species from Africa
an early ancestor of humans
5
What advantage did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to hunt animals in organized groups
to cook animals for food
to injure animals with spears
to kill animals from a distance
6
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo Neanderthalensis
Homo sapiens
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo Erectus
7
The prehistoric human’s artwork shows that they
wrote treaties and agreements.
communicated their feelings
designed intricate battle plans
spoke a developed language
8
Because scientists have found evidence of burial mounds at Neanderthal sites we can conclude
Neanderthals had creative minds
Neanderthals had a complex religion
Neanderthals had a desire to make art
Neanderthals had a sense of community
9
Where did the earliest hominids live?
Africa
North America
Australia
Asia
10
Which of the following is true of Homo Sapiens?
They were more skilled at making their own tools.
They were more physically adapted to the cold
They were talented blacksmiths, welders, and builders.
They were the first group to work together in communities.
11
Homo erectus was the first hominid to use
fish hooks.
stone tools.
hands.
fire.
12
What is one main difference Upright Man had from Handy Man?
Hominids in the Upright Man used simple tools.
Hominids in the Upright Man were strong bipeds.
Hominids in the Upright Man group were very short.
Hominids in the Upright Man stood up straight.
13
Someone who studies the early development and culture of hominids is called a
a historian.
an archaeologist.
an anthropologist.
a geographer
14
What can we conclude if the bones of a number of hominids were found in one location?
The hominid lived in groups
The hominid died in wars
The hominid made tools
The hominid had language
15
Which new capability enabled hominids to survive in the colder climate of Europe?
building fire and shelters
drawing art on cave walls
making tools out of bones
gathering food from plants
16
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
long, strong leg bones
round, smooth foreheads
ridge above the eyes
short, stocky build
17
Which of the following is true of Upright Man or Homo Erectus?
They were unable to travel.
Their only advantage was that they were biped.
They lived on Earth shorter than any other hominid group.
They may have used fire to cook and eat animal meat.
18
Large brains helped Homo Neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
plant crops for food.
design better tools
bend farther forward
run much faster
19
The name Homo habilis means
"Artist Man," the cave painter.
"Upright Man," the biped.
"Handy Man," the toolmaker
"Wise Man," the language user.
20
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
burying their dead
using bows and arrows
building shelters
living together in groups

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