Discovering Prehistory (Guided Notes)

What does the term "Homo sapiens" literally mean?

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• Stone Age people

• Wise man

• African hunters

• Early archaeologists

Fossils vs Artifacts

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Groups:

(a) Fossils

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(b) Artifacts

• cave painting

• bones

• footprint in rock

• piece of skull

• tools

• piece of pottery

Which statement is true for archaeologists?

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• Archaeologists invent stories about the past without using evidence.

• Archaeologists are scientists who study fossils and artifacts to learn about the past.

• Archaeologists know exactly what happened in the past with no gaps or guesses.

How do archaeologists figure out how old fossils and artifacts are?

• By comparing the object to pictures in history books.

• By studying the layers of dirt where the object was buried.

• By guessing based on what they think the object was used for.

What evidence do archaeologists have that Homo sapiens came from Africa?

• Cave paintings found in Europe that show early humans.

• Two skulls found in the Great Rift Valley.

• Stone tools discovered in Asia that look similar to modern tools.

TRUE or FALSE: Homo sapiens were once hunter-gathers.

• True

• False

What is the difference between geography and climate?

• Geography is about where people lived, while climate is about the weather they had to adapt to.

• Geography is about the weather, while climate is about where people lived.

• Geography is about food and resources, while climate is only about shelter.