Hunter-Gatherers and Their Geography

Where did Homo sapiens first emerge according to archaeological evidence?

• East Asia

• East Africa

• South America

• Western Europe

What is one basic characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies?

• They built large cities

• They relied on agriculture

• They moved frequently in search of food

• They used written language

Which tool was commonly used by early hunter-gatherers?

• Bronze sword

• Stone axe

• Iron plow

• Steel knife

What was a major use of fire by early humans?

• Building houses

• Cooking food

• Writing messages

• Making jewelry

Which of the following best describes the migration pattern of early humans?

• They stayed in one place permanently

• They migrated in response to changes in their environment

• They only moved for religious reasons

• They traveled by sea only

How did geography affect the migration of hunter-gatherer societies?

• It had no effect

• It determined the routes and areas where they could find food and water

• It made them settle in deserts

• It forced them to become farmers

Why was the use of tools important for early humans?

• It allowed them to build skyscrapers

• It helped them hunt, gather food, and survive in different environments

• It made them taller

• It allowed them to write books

What is one way that archaeologists learn about early human societies?

• By reading ancient newspapers

• By studying artifacts and fossils

• By watching movies

• By asking early humans directly

How did the development of new tools impact hunter-gatherer societies?

• It made them less mobile

• It improved their ability to hunt and gather food efficiently

• It caused them to stop using fire

• It led to the extinction of animals

What was a direct result of early humans learning to control fire?

• They could travel by sea

• They could cook food and stay warm in cold climates

• They invented the wheel

• They built pyramids