Ch2 Section 1: The First People Flashcard

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Which of the following best explains why historians need archaeologists and anthropologists to study prehistory?

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Because archaeologists and anthropologists provide evidence and context about times before written records.

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What is the scientific name for modern humans?

Back

Homo sapiens

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Which of the following tools would most likely have been used during the Paleolithic Era? Bronze swords, Stone hand axes, Iron plows, Steel knives

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Stone hand axes

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Who discovered the bones of "Lucy," one of the earliest known hominids?

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Donald Johanson

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Which of the following best defines a hunter-gatherer?

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Someone who hunts animals and gathers wild plants for food.

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What might have been an advantage of early humans walking completely upright?

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It freed their hands to use tools and carry objects.

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Suppose you are an archaeologist who finds a stone tool. What steps would you take to determine its age and use?

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Use scientific dating methods and compare it to other known tools.

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If you were an anthropologist studying early human societies, what evidence would you look for to understand their daily lives?

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Artifacts, cave paintings, and remains of shelters.

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How might the development of tools during the Paleolithic Era have changed the way early humans lived?

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It allowed them to hunt more effectively and process food, improving survival.

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Why is it important for historians to use evidence from both archaeologists and anthropologists when studying prehistory?

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Because it gives a more complete understanding of how early humans lived.