Question 1

The discovery of Java Man had what impact on our understanding of human history?

Accepted Answer

A)  Java Man proved the "out-of-Africa" theory. 
B)  Java Man proved that Homo sapiens developed from Homo erectus. 
C)  The discovery of Java Man sparked the search for human origins. 
D)  The find made it clear that hominids developed in different world regions. 
A)  Java Man proved the "out-of-Africa" theory. 
B)  Java Man proved that Homo sapiens developed from Homo erectus. 
C)  The discovery of Java Man sparked the search for human origins. 
D)  The find made it clear that hominids developed in different world regions.

Question 2

The first cave paintings date to around ________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  85,000 
B)  5000 
C)  15,000 
D)  40,000 
A)  85,000 
B)  5000 
C)  15,000 
D)  40,000

Question 3

Identify one major question still unanswered about human evolution.Is this likely to be answered soon? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

One major question still unanswered abou

Question 4

In the Middle East,the first animals were domesticated around ________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  150,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  3000 
D)  1.5 million 
A)  150,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  3000 
D)  1.5 million

Question 5

What were to key factors that probably drove human migration in prehistory? How did they work to influence human migration? Did they work together or push humans in different directions?

Accepted Answer

The key factors that probably drove huma

Question 6

Compare two dating methods used to understand human prehistory.What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

Accepted Answer

Two dating methods commonly used to unde

Question 7

The theory of evolution developed by Darwin is a prime example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  paradigm shift 
B)  normal science 
C)  mythmaking 
D)  teleology 
A)  paradigm shift 
B)  normal science 
C)  mythmaking 
D)  teleology

Question 8

Darwin developed his ideas about natural selection primarily by what method?

Accepted Answer

A)  study of DNA 
B)  paleoanthropology 
C)  close comparison of related species 
D)  study of the brain capacities of human species 
A)  study of DNA 
B)  paleoanthropology 
C)  close comparison of related species 
D)  study of the brain capacities of human species

Question 9

The Chauvet caves are best known for their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  butchered human bones 
B)  murals 
C)  musical instruments 
D)  inclusion of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens bones 
A)  butchered human bones 
B)  murals 
C)  musical instruments 
D)  inclusion of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens bones

Question 10

Compared to Homo sapiens,Homo sapiens sapiens represent ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a subspecies 
B)  a new species 
C)  hominids 
D)  a backward step 
A)  a subspecies 
B)  a new species 
C)  hominids 
D)  a backward step

Question 11

Unlike Homo sapiens Homo habilis,it is clear that Homo sapiens Homo habilis ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  walked upright 
B)  evolved in Africa 
C)  used tools 
D)  was related to hominids 
A)  walked upright 
B)  evolved in Africa 
C)  used tools 
D)  was related to hominids

Question 12

Studying hominids helps paleoanthropologist understand ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human evolution 
B)  the relationship between different Homo species 
C)  the shift to agriculture 
D)  how hunting developed 
A)  human evolution 
B)  the relationship between different Homo species 
C)  the shift to agriculture 
D)  how hunting developed

Question 13

Charles Darwin is best known for his work on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  paleoanthropology 
B)  history 
C)  botany 
D)  evolution 
A)  paleoanthropology 
B)  history 
C)  botany 
D)  evolution

Question 14

Potassium-argon dating is most likely to be useful for dating ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homo sapiens 
B)  the earliest hominids 
C)  the shift from Homo erectus to Homo sapiens 
D)  the shift to agriculture 
A)  Homo sapiens 
B)  the earliest hominids 
C)  the shift from Homo erectus to Homo sapiens 
D)  the shift to agriculture

Question 15

Which of these was the Akkadian god that created the human race?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tiamat 
B)  Purusha 
C)  Marduk 
D)  Apsu 
A)  Tiamat 
B)  Purusha 
C)  Marduk 
D)  Apsu

The discovery of Java Man had what impact on our understanding of human history?

The first cave paintings date to around ________ years ago.

Identify one major question still unanswered about human evolution.Is this likely to be answered soon? Why or why not?

In the Middle East,the first animals were domesticated around ________ years ago.

What were to key factors that probably drove human migration in prehistory? How did they work to influence human migration? Did they work together or push humans in different directions?

Compare two dating methods used to understand human prehistory.What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

The theory of evolution developed by Darwin is a prime example of ________.

Darwin developed his ideas about natural selection primarily by what method?

The Chauvet caves are best known for their ________.

Compared to Homo sapiens,Homo sapiens sapiens represent ________.

Unlike Homo sapiens Homo habilis,it is clear that Homo sapiens Homo habilis ________.

Studying hominids helps paleoanthropologist understand ________.

Charles Darwin is best known for his work on ________.

Potassium-argon dating is most likely to be useful for dating ________.

Which of these was the Akkadian god that created the human race?

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River Valley Civilizations

A Polycentric World

Dawn of the Empires

Rome and the Barbarians

China

Indian Empires

Hinduism and Buddhism

Judaism and Christianity

Islam

Establishing World Trade Routes

The Opening of the Atlantic and the Pacific

The Unification of World Trade

Migration

Political Revolutions in Europe and the Americas

The Industrial Revolution

Nationalism, Imperialism, and Resistance

Methods of Mass Production and Destruction

World War II

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Exam 1: The Dry Bones Speak

The discovery of Java Man had what impact on our understanding of human history?

The first cave paintings date to around ________ years ago.

Identify one major question still unanswered about human evolution.Is this likely to be answered soon? Why or why not?

In the Middle East,the first animals were domesticated around ________ years ago.

What were to key factors that probably drove human migration in prehistory? How did they work to influence human migration? Did they work together or push humans in different directions?

Compare two dating methods used to understand human prehistory.What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

The theory of evolution developed by Darwin is a prime example of ________.

Darwin developed his ideas about natural selection primarily by what method?

The Chauvet caves are best known for their ________.

Compared to Homo sapiens,Homo sapiens sapiens represent ________.

Unlike Homo sapiens Homo habilis,it is clear that Homo sapiens Homo habilis ________.

Studying hominids helps paleoanthropologist understand ________.

Charles Darwin is best known for his work on ________.

Potassium-argon dating is most likely to be useful for dating ________.

Which of these was the Akkadian god that created the human race?

From Village Community to City-State

River Valley Civilizations

A Polycentric World

Dawn of the Empires

Rome and the Barbarians

China

Indian Empires

Hinduism and Buddhism

Judaism and Christianity

Islam

Establishing World Trade Routes

The Opening of the Atlantic and the Pacific

The Unification of World Trade

Migration

Political Revolutions in Europe and the Americas

The Industrial Revolution

Nationalism, Imperialism, and Resistance

Methods of Mass Production and Destruction

World War II

Cold War, New Nations, and Revolt Against Authority

China and India

Contemporary History: Evolution, Settlements, Politics, and Religion

Trade,Revolution,Technology,Identity

Filters