Unit 1 Test

Directions: Multiple Choice

What is one way we can learn about history before writing was invented?

Which item did archaeologists NOT find in caves that Early Humans lived in?

Homo Habilis was the first hominin to:

Homo Erectus was the first hominin to:

Homo Neanderthalensis (Neanderthals) were the first hominin to:

The Neolithic Age began when early humans began to do what?

What does this map show?

Choose one of the following words to fill in the blanks:

Archaeologists examine __________________ like clothing, weapons, and tools to figure out what life was like before the invention of writing.

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The era known as the ______________________ was known for the existence of multiple species of early humans called “hominins” that were mostly hunter-gatherers.

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Early humans that moved around a lot with no permanent homes were known as _________________.

Choose one of the following words to fill in the blanks: __________________ is the process of planting crops and raising animals for food and resources.

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The era known as the ______________________ began when humans began farming and domesticating animals.

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A __________________ is a geographical location that has similar characteristics.

What line is shown in the picture?

What line is shown in the picture?

List THREE ways early humans used fire.

How did agriculture change the way that early humans lived?

Use complete sentences and answer in at least three to four sentences using the C.E.E./C.E.R. model. C: Claim -share the way you think agriculture changed human life (1 sentence)

E: Evidence - using evidence from our assignments as an example, how was this change caused by agriculture.

E./R.: Explain and show Reason to**** how the evidence supports your claim, "This is true because....."

Total points possible 4: 1 for making a claim, 1 for providing an example, 1-2 for attempting to explain how your evidence supports your claim.