Evidence of Human Evolution

What significant change in human skulls is observed over time?

• Increase in brain size

• Decrease in skull thickness

• Decrease in brain size

• Increase in face size

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What was the primary use of the earliest stone tools?

• Fashioning clothing

• Building shelters

• Creating fire

• Cutting meat and digging for roots

How did stone tools evolve 1.5 million years ago?

• They were used to make other tools

• They became smaller and more refined

• They remained unchanged

• They became larger and less refined

What does the refinement of stone handaxes indicate about early humans?

• Decreased mobility

• Increased artistic expression

• Lack of resources

• Decreased intelligence

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What was a new use for tools around half a million years ago?

• Fishing

• Building homes

• Hunting fast prey

• Gathering fruits

What innovation marked a significant advancement in hunting technology?

• The creation of large handaxes

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of arrowheads

• The use of fire to hunt

What does the evolution of technology from big and clunky to small and refined illustrate?

• A decrease in resource availability

• An increase in human intelligence

• A shift towards a nomadic lifestyle

• The constant improvement of tools

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What does the appearance of symbolic markings on objects suggest?

• Tools became less important

• Early humans began to live in a symbolic world

• There was a decline in artistic ability

• Early humans had a written language

How did early humans apply pigment for their art?

• Using plant dyes

• Using feathers

• Applying it with sticks

• Mixing it with water or saliva

What is one of the oldest known forms of art created by humans?

• Weaving

• Cave paintings

• Sculptures

• Pottery