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Early Hominids TCI Ancient Civilizations
Early Hominids TCI Ancient Civilizations
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1
Which group is believed to be the first to live on Europe?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo erectus
Australopithecus afarensis
2
Because scientists have found evidence of burial mounds at Neanderthal sites we can conclude
Neanderthals had a desire to make art
Neanderthals had creative minds
Neanderthals had a complex religion
Neanderthals had a sense of community
3
Someone who studies the early development and culture of hominids is called a
a geographer
a historian.
an anthropologist.
an archaeologist.
4
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
living together in groups
using bows and arrows
burying their dead
. building shelters
5
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
short, stocky build
round, smooth foreheads
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
6
How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North and South America?
in boats made out of hollow logs
down rivers on bamboo rafts
over land that is now under water
by riding animals that could swim
7
Where did the earliest hominids live?
Asia
North America
Africa
Australia
8
The prehistoric human’s artwork shows that they
communicated their feelings
wrote treaties and agreements.
spoke a developed language
designed intricate battle plans
9
The name Homo habilis means
"Handy Man," the toolmaker
"Upright Man," the biped.
"Artist Man," the cave painter.
"Wise Man," the language user.
10
What advantage did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modernhumans?
to injure animals with spears
to kill animals from a distance
to cook animals for food
to hunt animals in organized groups
11
Large brains helped Homo sapiens neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
bend farther forward
design better tools
run much faster
plant crops for food.
12
What can we conclude if the bones of a number of hominids were found in one location?
The hominid made tools
The hominid had language
The hominid lived in groups
The hominid died in wars
13
Which new capability enabled hominids to survive in the colder climate of Europe?
building fire and shelters
making tools out of bones
drawing art on cave walls
. gathering food from plants
14
Which statement about Homo habilis describes a capability that helped their group survive?
They knew how to make tools
They lived 1.5 million years ago
They came before Neanderthals
They had ape and human features
15
What could Lucy do that gorillas could not do as easily?
build fires to cook meat for her family
make tools such as a sharp knife
use her hands to defend her children
form a group to hunt for animals
16
Which of the following is true of Upright Man hominids?
Their only advantage was that they were biped.
They may have used fire to cook and eat animal meat.
They were unable to travel.
They lived on Earth shorter than any other hominid group.
17
What is one way Lucy and her ancestors were similar to modern humans?
They could speak a simple language and read symbols.
They made tools that helped them hunt and gather food.
They were biped, meaning they could walk on two legs
. They were about the same height as modern humans.
18
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
. Homo erectus
19
What is one main difference Upright Man had from Lucy and Handy Man?
Hominids in the Upright Man were strong bipeds.
Hominids in the Upright Man stood up straight.
. Hominids in the Upright Man used simple tools.
Hominids in the Upright Man group were very short.
20
Homo erectus was the first hominid to use
stone tools.
. fire.
. hands.
fish hooks.
