WH Spring 2025 Midterm

In what area of the world do scholars believe to be home of the beginning of man?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• Africa

Which is one of the early hominids?

• Cro-Magnon

• Navajo

• Croats

• Vikings

Within the term “homo habilis,” “habilis” means “man of...”?

• height

• knowledge

• skill

• kindness

One of the cultural needs during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras was...?

• Music

• Weekly holidays

• Cooperation and collaboration among nomadic bands

• Sculptures

What is the definition of animism?

• Using animals for food

• Looking to animal spirits for answers

• The process of raising cattle

• Welcoming animals as part of nomadic clans

How did early human societies view pregnant women?

• Protected them as vital for ensuring survival.

• Unimportant

• Pregnancy had no effect on female importance

• Pregnant women were viewed as working servants

What trait signaled the transition into the Neolithic era?

• A) A warmer plant climate

• B) More clothing

• C) The creation of music

• D) The use of machetes

Which development allowed people to live in permanent settlements?

• Beef

• Cars

• Agriculture

• Medicine

Advanced cities and complex institution are two characteristics of...?

• Democracies

• Continents

• Villages

• Civilizations

Cities in ancient civilizations were more than just collections of people. They were also...?

• Hubs for war

• Centers of political, economic, and religious life.

• Transportation hubs.

• Ports for international shipping.