Chapter 1.2 Review

What do most world history textbooks offer an account of?

• The development of modern technology

• The evolutionary beginnings of the human race

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The rise of industrialization

Why are these accounts called "prehistory"?

• Because they describe events that took place after humans developed writing

• Because they describe events that took place before humans developed writing

• Because they describe events that took place during the medieval period

• Because they describe events that took place in the future

According to the evolutionary view of the past, where did hominids first live?

• South America

• East Africa

• North America

• Europe

What is the time period from the beginning of human history to about 10,000 BC called?

• The Neolithic Age

• The Bronze Age

• The Paleolithic Age

• The Iron Age

Why is the period from the beginning of human history to about 10,000 BC called the Paleolithic Age?

• Because humans during this period used advanced metal tools

• Because humans during this period used very simple stone tools

• Because humans during this period built large cities

• Because humans during this period developed writing

What is the period from 10,000 BC to about 4,000 BC called?

• The Bronze Age

• The Iron Age

• The New Stone Age

• The Middle Ages

What was the most significant development during the New Stone Age?

• The invention of the wheel

• The agricultural revolution

• The discovery of fire

• The development of writing

According to the Bible, how is the human race presented?

• As unintelligent and unable to engage in agricultural pursuits

• As intelligent and able to engage in agricultural pursuits

• As nomadic and hunter-gatherers

• As primarily focused on industrial activities

What is considered the greatest problem with evolutionary accounts according to the text?

• They do not explain the development of agriculture

• They attempt to show that humans came into being apart from God

• They do not account for technological advancements

• They focus too much on the role of natural selection

According to the text, why can humans experience peace and happiness?

• Because of technological advancements

• Because of agricultural developments

• Because God has made us in His image

• Because of social structures