Preliminary Exam Review: Science, Technology, and Society

Hey there, Sophia! Can you help Kai and Mason figure out what the earliest period of human existence is known as?

• Bronze Age

• Stone Age

• Iron Age

• Paleolithic era

Answer explanation

The earliest period of human existence is known as the Paleolithic era, which is characterized by the use of stone tools. The Stone Age is a broader term that includes the Paleolithic, but the specific answer is the Paleolithic era.

Hey there, Isla, Avery, and Aria! Can you guess which era is known for the amazing advancements in agriculture and the domestication of animals?

• Paleolithic era

• Mesolithic era

• Neolithic era

• Copper Age

Answer explanation

The Neolithic era is marked by the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities, characterized by the development of agriculture and the domestication of animals, unlike the earlier Paleolithic and Mesolithic eras.

Hey there, curious minds! Luna, Mia, and Rohan are on a quest to discover which hominid species was known for its impressive hunting skills and the construction of large houses with sturdy wood pillars. Can you help them out?

• H. habilis

• H. rudolfensis

• H. ergaster

• Neanderthalensis

Answer explanation

H. ergaster is known for its emphasis on hunting and the construction of large houses with wooden pillars, distinguishing it from other hominid species like H. habilis and Neanderthals.

Hey there, adventurers! Imagine you’re with your friends William, Michael, and Mason, exploring the world of early hunter-gatherers. What do you think they likely understood?

• Celestial motions

• Incorrect botanical taxonomy

• Lack of knowledge about wild animals

• Plants with chemical qualities useful for various purposes

Answer explanation

Early hunter-gatherers likely observed celestial motions for navigation and seasonal changes, which were crucial for their survival. This understanding helped them track time and locate resources effectively.

Hey Charlotte, Elijah, and Mia! Can you guess when humans first set foot in Australia and the Americas?

• About 50,000 to 46,000 years ago for Australia and tens of thousands later for the Americas

• 100,000 to 90,000 years ago for Australia

• 30,000 to 20,000 years ago for both

• 10,000 to 5,000 years ago

Answer explanation

Humans reached Australia around 50,000 to 46,000 years ago, while they arrived in the Americas tens of thousands of years later, making the first answer choice the correct one.

Hey Ethan, Luna, and Avery! Let's dive into history! A significant impact of the Agricultural Revolution was:

• Spread of hunter-gatherer lifestyles

• Decrease in human population

• Development of new technologies like irrigation

• Decline of civilizations

Answer explanation

The Agricultural Revolution led to the development of new technologies like irrigation, which improved farming efficiency and supported larger populations, contrasting with the other options that suggest decline or regression.

Hey Rohan, Elijah, and Grace! Let's take a trip back in time to the Neolithic era. Can you guess what major breakthrough in farming happened during this fascinating period?

• Use of smartphones

• Domestication of plants and animals

• Space farming exploration

• Nomadic food gathering

Answer explanation

During the Neolithic era, the domestication of plants and animals marked a significant shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming, enabling the development of agriculture and stable food sources.

Hey there, curious minds! Daniel, Aria, and Ethan are having a debate about the fundamental element of life. Can you help them out? Which philosopher believed that water was the key to everything?

• Thales

• Anaximander

• Anaximenes

• Plato

Answer explanation

Thales, a pre-Socratic philosopher, proposed that water is the fundamental substance of all things, believing it to be the source of life and the essence of the universe.

Hey there, curious minds! Have you ever wondered what the focus of Plato's Academy in Greek science was? Let's find out together!

• Logic and inductive method

• The fundamental element of life

• Math and Ideal forms

• Observation and deduction

Answer explanation

Plato's Academy emphasized the study of logic and the inductive method, which were foundational to Greek science. This approach focused on reasoning and deriving general principles from specific observations.

Hey Aiden, Priya, and Noah! Which philosopher do you think believed that life originated from a "moist element"? Let's dive into the minds of these great thinkers!

• Anaximander

• Thales

• Anaximenes

• Aristotle

Answer explanation

Anaximander, a pre-Socratic philosopher, proposed that life originated from a 'moist element,' which he believed was essential for the development of living beings. This distinguishes him from other philosophers like Thales and Aristotle.