Early Human History Quiz

When did modern humans first appear in East Africa?

• Between 300,000 B.C.E. and 200,000 B.C.E.

• Between 200,000 B.C.E. and 100,000 B.C.E.

• Between 100,000 B.C.E. and 50,000 B.C.E.

• Between 50,000 B.C.E. and 10,000 B.C.E.

How did early humans survive in East Africa?

• By farming and building permanent homes

• By hunting animals and foraging for seeds and edible plants

• By trading with neighboring tribes

• By fishing and gathering shellfish

What system of religious beliefs did early humans develop?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Animism

• Shamanism

By 10,000 B.C.E., humans lived on every continent except which one?

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

• Antarctica

What were some of the early signs of social structure in early human societies?

• Democracy and equality

• Patriarchy and domination by males

• Matriarchy and female leadership

• Communism and shared resources

What significant change began around 10,000 years ago, or about 8000 B.C.E.?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Technological Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

Where did the Agricultural Revolution begin?

• Europe

• Africa

• The Middle East

• North America

What was one of the major outcomes of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in nomadic lifestyles

• Surplus of food production

• Decline in trade

What new skills did people develop during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Hunting and gathering

• Artisans making tools and weapons

• Nomadic herding

• Fishing and sailing

What was one of the technological advancements made during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Development of the internet

• Use of the wheel in transportation

• Invention of the steam engine

• Discovery of electricity