The First People

Ancestor

A relative who lived in the past

Another name for the Paleolithic Era is the New Stone Age.

False

The earliest known human ancestors are believed to have lived 3 billion years ago.

False

The most significant development of hunter-gatherer societies during the Stone Age was Art.

False

Australopithecus

Name means "southern ape"

The group of humans who migrated worldwide from their beginnings in Africa were ____. a. Homo Erectus c. Austrapithecus, b. Homo Habilis d. Homo sapiens.

a. Homo Erectus

Which of the following defines a hominid? a. an early ancestor of humans c. a tool b. a fishhook d. a collection of ancient bones

a. an early ancestor of humans

Another name for the Paleolithic era is ___________. a. Stone Era c. Stone Age b. Australopithecus Era d. Paleolithic Age

c. Stone Age

What is the scientific name for modern humans? a. Australopithecus c. Homo habilis b. Homo erectus d. Homo sapiens

d. Homo sapiens

Which of the following defines Homo erectus? a. thinking man c. wise man b. modern man d. upright man

d. upright man