Exploring the Impact of the Ice Age

What was a significant feature of the last Ice Age that helped early humans survive?

• The development of agriculture

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of tools for hunting

How many major ice ages have occurred in Earth's history?

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

• Three

Which ice age is often referred to as the 'Snowball Earth' period?

• Huronian

• Andean-Saharan

• Pleistocene

• Cryogenian

What was a key factor in human migration during the Pleistocene?

• The rise of agriculture

• The development of language

• The formation of land bridges

• The invention of the compass

What was one of the cultural advancements during the last Ice Age?

• The establishment of democracy

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of cave art

• The creation of written language

If the Pleistocene had not occurred, what might have been different about Earth's geography?

• Larger polar ice caps

• Fewer mountains

• More deserts

• Higher sea levels

In a world without the Pleistocene, which type of species would likely dominate?

• Marine species

• Temperate species

• Polar species

• Tropical species

What might have been a consequence of the Pleistocene not occurring for human civilization?

• Increased reliance on hunting

• Delayed technological advancement

• Earlier development of agriculture

• Slower population growth

What is one reason the last Ice Age is considered crucial for human development?

• It facilitated global migration

• It introduced new languages

• It led to the extinction of dinosaurs

• It caused the rise of modern cities

What is a potential argument against the Ice Age's impact on human progress?

• It led to global warming

• It caused mass extinctions

• It delayed agricultural development

• It accelerated technological growth