History Chp. 1

Known examples of cave paintings created by early humans come from caves in A. France and Spain. B. France and Belgium. C. Germany and France. D. Iraq and Saudi Arabia. E. Germany and Spain.

A. France and Spain.

Which agricultural region developed sorghum cultivation? A. Sudanic Africa B. east Asia C. southeast Asia D. southwest Asia E. Andean South America

A. Sudanic Africa

Homo sapiens means A. consciously thinking human. B. human with large brain. C. human who hunts. D. town- or city-dwelling human. E. human who can speak.

A. consciously thinking human.

Neandertal peoples developed a capacity for emotion and feelings, which can be seen from their A. elaborate burials. B. cave paintings. C. ancestor worship. D. Venus figurines. E. All these answers are correct.

A. elaborate burials.

Three neolithic industries that illustrate the greatest potential of specialized labor include A. pottery, metallurgy, and textiles. B. wood carving, beads, and baskets. C. furs, fish, and grain. D. none of these. E. stone tool making, leather, and jewelry.

A. pottery, metallurgy, and textiles.

Çatal Hüyük is an archaeological site in Anatolia from neolithic times in which one can readily see evidence of A. the specialization of labor. B. iron production. C. long-distance trade. D. writing. E. all of these.

A. the specialization of labor.

Cities first emerged from agricultural villages and towns in A. the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. B. Egypt. C. China. D. India. E. South America.

A. the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

On which continent did Homo erectus and Homo sapiens originate? A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Australia E. North America

B. Africa

In which river valley system did rice cultivation originate? A. Yellow River B. Yangzi River C. Nile River D. Indus River E. Amazon River

B. Yangzi River

By about 5000 B.C.E., agriculture had displaced hunting and gathering societies in several regions of the world, primarily because A. cultivation required much less work than hunting and gathering. B. cultivation provided a relatively stable and regular supply of food. C. human beings had mastered agricultural knowledge and technique. D. agriculture led to a more varied diet. E. None of these answers is correct.

B. cultivation provided a relatively stable and regular supply of food.

Which area originated citrus fruit cultivation? A. southwest Asia B. southeast Asia C. east Asia D. west Africa E. Mesoamerica

B. southeast Asia

The neolithic era refers to A. the growth of cities and towns. B. the era of tool making. C. the early stages of agricultural society. D. the old stone age. E. the age of foragers.

B. the era of tool making.

The site of Jericho is that of one of the earliest known A. agricultural sites. B. towns. C. cities. D. villages. E. temples.

B. towns.

The most visually impressive artifacts of early Homo sapiens are the A. long cutting edges. B. obsidian stones. C. Venus figurines and cave paintings. D. ornamental beads. E. spears and bow and arrows.

C. Venus figurines and cave paintings.

What was an important factor in the specialization of labor in neolithic villages? A. geographic location B. a foraging society C. a surplus of food D. a small population E. raw materials

C. a surplus of food

How did Homo sapiens reach the Americas? A. through the Atlantic Ocean B. through the Pacific Ocean C. across the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska D. across the land bridge between Indonesia and New Guinea E. through the Indian Ocean

C. across the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska

A major difference between Homo erectus and Australopithecus was the ability to A. walk upright on two legs. B. domesticate animals. C. communicate through language. D. make stone tools. E. All these answers are correct.

C. communicate through language.

Homo sapiens were better hunters than australopithecines and Homo erectus because they A. organized larger hunting bands than their ancestors did. B. were smaller in body size but swifter in action. C. had larger brains and higher intelligence. D. had more animals to hunt. E. All these answers are correct.

C. had larger brains and higher intelligence.

Human beings and large apes are significantly different in A. genetic makeup. B. body chemistry. C. level of intelligence. D. the structure of the brain. E. None of these answers is correct.

C. level of intelligence.

Which of the following natural features appear to have been significant in early agricultural development? A. oceans B. mountains C. rivers D. lakes E. valleys

C. rivers

Which agricultural region cultivated manioc, sweet potatoes, and peanuts? A. Mesoamerica B. Sudanic Africa C. Andean South America D. Amazon River valley E. west Africa

D. Amazon River valley

Which continent was the last to receive human migrations? A. Europe B. Africa C. Australia D. South America E. North America

D. South America

Neolithic religion included A. worship of the sun. B. only one god. C. only gods of fertility. D. deities associated with the cycle of life, death, and regeneration. E. only gods of death.

D. deities associated with the cycle of life, death, and regeneration.

In which part of Africa is Olduvai Gorge? A. north B. west C. northeast D. east E. south

D. east

Big game hunting demonstrated the early human's capacity to A. use unsophisticated tactics in killing game. B. work alone for food. C. forage in search of food. D. exploit the environment. E. have uncomplicated hunt tactics.

D. exploit the environment.

Rapidly increasing population led Neolithic peoples to A. engage in cannibalism. B. adopt new forms of social organization. C. move away from cities and towns. D. require every adult to produce his or her own food. E. eliminate children and the elderly as unneeded burdens.

D. require every adult to produce his or her own food.

Early humans showed their creativity by A. developing complex languages. B. inventing the bow and arrow. C. using barbed harpoons. D. learning to fish in deep water. E. All these answers are correct.

E. All these answers are correct.

With the shift in how early man devoted his time, from foraging to agriculture, what activities did he engage in? A. farming B. hunting local game C. trade D. protecting himself from human predators E. All these answers are correct.

E. All these answers are correct.

Through their burial rituals, we know that Neandertal peoples A. showed no capacity for emotion for their departed. B. had no belief in an afterlife. C. did not want to honor their dead. D. did very little to appreciate their ancestors. E. recognized significance in the life and death of individuals.

E. recognized significance in the life and death of individuals.

How did Homo sapiens reach Easter Island? A. from Africa B. through the Atlantic Ocean C. from South America D. through the Indian Ocean E. through the Pacific Ocean

E. through the Pacific Ocean