Unit 1 Assessment

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Based on Source 1-1 and 1-4, which statement best describes the migration route of most early humans?

• Most early humans traveled along the coast of West Africa to migrate to Europe.
• Most early humans migrated to Europe before moving to regions in South and East Asia.
• Most early humans migrated from Africa through the Middle East to Europe and Asia.
• Most early humans traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to migrate to North America.

Based on Source 1-1 and 1-3, how did the Ice Age most likely influence the migration and settlement of early humans to new areas?

• Land routes that allowed early humans to travel between continents were exposed.
• Ancient oceans that early humans used for long distance sea travel were discovered.
• Cold climate conditions made travel impossible for early humans.
• Early humans had to adapt to survive after traveling to very cold areas.

Using Source 1-1, which statements best describe how the migration patterns of early humans influenced where they settled? Select TWO correct answers.

• Early humans traveled until they found areas to settle that were suitable to their needs.
• Early humans followed a variety of migration routes across multiple continents.
• Early humans usually traveled to and settled in cold regions.
• Early humans mainly followed routes far away from coastlines and settled near rivers.
• Early humans mostly migrated westward and usually settled near water.

Based on Source 1-1, which statement explains why South America was most likely the last continent settled by early humans?

• Early humans had overpopulated the other continents.
• The climate was unlike the climate of Africa.
• The continent was difficult to reach from Africa.
• Early humans had to navigate the oceans first.

Which reason best explains how the use of stone tools, such as those shown in Source 1-2, by early humans led to the development of civilization?

• They were used as a basis for new communication systems.
• They were used to meet the basic needs of more people.
• They allowed travelers to explore new areas for settlement.
• They helped farmers grow a wider variety of crops.

Based on Source 1-2, which statement best explains the relationship between the physical environment and the achievements of early humans?

• Early humans viewed the environment as sacred and used it to please their gods.
• Early humans viewed the environment as fragile and used care when carving stone.
• Early humans used the environment to establish systems of trade through bartering.
• Early humans used the environment to create tools to help them acquire food.

The Development of Agriculture: This timeline shows approximate dates of important milestones in the history of agriculture. Which statement about the development of early agriculture is best supported by the information in the timeline?

• The domestication of animals allowed people to travel further from their homes.
• Improvements in agriculture allowed people to establish permanent settlements in many locations.
• Advances in farming methods decreased the need for trade between civilizations.
• The success of agriculture depended on the widespread availability of irrigation technology.

Which statement best describes how the specialization of skilled craftsmen helped civilizations develop?

• Their work eliminated the need for agricultural production.
• Their work reduced dependence on government.
• Their work increased hunter-gatherer activities.
• Their work allowed some people to focus on other tasks.