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Holt Ancient Civilizations Chapter 02
Holt Ancient Civilizations Chapter 02
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Early Humans; ancient History; History
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1
In central Asia where wood was scarce, what did our ancient ancestors make houses out of?
clay
antlers
rocks
mammoth bones
2
What is another word for agriculture?
Neolithic
Mesolithic
Mining
Farming
3
Why did it take so long for our ancient ancestors to populate the earth?
They had to walk
They had to learn how to make boats to cross the oceans
They did not want to travel very far
The earth was completely covered with ice
4
What is the scientific name of the the New Stone Age?
Mesolithic Era
Paleolithic Era
Neolithic Era
5
In a hunter-gatherer society, who hunted?
the elderly
Women
Men
Children
6
What is pottery made form?
clay
pots
copper
iron
7
What is the scientific name of the the Old Stone Age?
Paleolithic Era
Mesolithic Era
Flintstone Era
Neolithic Era
8
Homo habilis is believed to be the first ...
to eat termites.
to walk upright all the time.
to make tools.
modern human
9
What is a MEGALITH?
a stone carved into an image
a very big stone
all of the above
a very small stone used to made tools
10
Which was the LAST continent settled by our ancient ancestors?
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
11
What does the name Homo erectus mean?
Wise Man
Man oh Man
Upright Man
Handy Man
12
Who discovered the remains known as Lucy?
Tim White
CAP Saucier
Louis Leakey
Donald Johanson
13
what term means to move to a new place and settle there?
mitigate
migraine
minotaur
migrate
14
In a hunter-gatherer society, who gathered plants and took care of the children?
Men
Women
the elderly
No one
15
What is the scientific name of the the Middle Stone Age?
Mesolithic Era
Paleolithic Era
Neolithic Era
16
What metal finally put an end to the Stone Age?
bronze
iron
steel
copper
17
What does the name Homo habilis mean?
Handy Man
Man oh Man
Wise Man
Upright Man
18
Homo sapiens are believed to be the first ...
modern human.
to make tools.
to eat termites.
to walk upright all the time.
19
What does the name Homo sapien mean?
Handy Man
Man oh Man
Wise Man
Upright Man
20
In the Mesolithic Era, what kinds of tools did our ancient ancestors make?
fishing hooks
fishing spears
all of the above
canoes
21
From where did our ancient ancestors leave when they began to populate the world?
Africa
North America
Asia
Europe
22
What may have been the purpose of cave paintings?
Answer not given
something to do with religion
to teach about hunting
both of the above
23
What were the first tools made of?
clay
stone
copper
sand
24
The Stone Age is divided into three (3) parts based on …
the clothing they made
the homes they made
the tools they made
the ability to walk
25
How did Lucy get her name?
Named after a Beatles song
Named after the queen of Ethiopia
Named after Leakey's daughter
Named after Johanson's wife
26
In the Neolithic Era, what did our ancient ancestors learn to do with fire?
How to keep animals away with it
How to cook with it
How to keep warm with it
How to make it
27
Homo erectus believed to be the first ...
to walk upright all the time.
modern human
to eat termites.
to make tools.
28
What were megaliths most likely used for?
religious ceremonies
paperweights
making tools
weapons
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What was most likely the first pet?
Rabbit
Cat
Goat
Dog
