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1
Within the term “homo habilis,” “habilis” means “man of…”?
height
knowledge
skill
kindness
2
what are the different hominid groups
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Coach Haynes
Australopithecihes homohalabis, homoerectus, neanderthal, and cro-magnon
3
The plow is an agricultural tool that was used to break up soil pulled by animals in ancient times Match with a category
Advanced cities
Complex institutions
Record keeping
Advanced technology
4
Which of the following were part of complex institutions?
law codes, religion, and economy
marketplaces
public housing
public entertainment
5
What trait signaled the transition into the Neolithic era?
Creation of music
Warmer climate
More clothing
Use of machetes
6
The image below depicts which of the following?
African ruins
stone tools
rocks
random fossils
7
Jericho and Aleppo, two early cities dating back to 8000 BCE, were both located in …?
China
South America
Kentucky
Fertile Crescent
8
In what area of the world do scholars believe to be home of the beginning of man?
Asia
Africa
Europe
North America
9
Why was Mesopotamia known as the "fertile crescent?"
They worshiped a lunar goddess.
Because of the large population.
Because it got a lot of moonlight.
Because of its shape and rich farmlands.
10
Which hominid was the first humanlike creature to walk upright?
Australopithecus
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
Neanderthal
11
What is the definition of animism?
The process of raising cattle
Welcoming animals as part of nomadic clans
Looking to animal spirits for answers
Using animals for food
12
What was a new material used in ancient civilizations that allowed for advanced technology?
glass
metal
coal
pyrite
13
Cities in ancient civilizations were more than just collections of people. They were also…?
transportation hubs
hubs for war
ports for international shipping
centers of political, economic, and religious life
14
Early civilizations developed writing systems that allowed for -
them to remain isolated from each other
historians to learn about them
children to pass notes to each other at school
mothers to write books
15
The tools and weapons used during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras were made of….?
Glass
Stone, bone, and wood
Grass and mud
Hardened clay
16
a person involved in trade or commerce
merchant
cobbler
sailor
artisan
17
How did early human societies view pregnant women?
Unimportant
Protected them as vital for ensuring survival.
pregnancy had no effect on female importance
pregnant women were viewed as working servants
18
Advanced cities and complex institution are two characteristics of…?
Civilizations
Villages
Democracies
Continents
19
Cave paintings made by homo sapiens were created primarily during what era?
Modern
Paleolithic Era
Jurassic
They are all fake
20
Which development allowed people to live in permanent settlements?
cars
agriculture
beef
medicine
21
One of the cultural needs during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras was…?
music
sculptures
weekly holidays
cooperation and collaboration among nomadic bands
22
Individuals could specialize in other jobs besides agriculture thanks to…?
higher education
animal grazing
medicine
food surplus
