Question

This section checks your basic knowledge of archaeology, early human migration, and prehistoric adaptation. Use what you’ve learned about fossils, climate, and innovation to choose the best answers.
Question 1 (6.25 points)

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Which of the following would most likely help an archaeologist learn about the daily life of early humans?
Question 1 options:


a)


Fossilized remains and cave artifacts


b)


Ancient maps from later empires


c)


Modern oral histories


d)


Trade receipts and written contracts
Question 2 (6.25 points)

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Which of the following is a type of prehistoric evidence that archaeologists study?
Question 2 options:


a)


Fossilized bones and stone tools


b)


Letters from early trade expeditions


c)


Ancient poems recorded in early languages


d)


Mythological stories passed down by oral tradition
Question 3 (6.25 points)

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What was one result of falling sea levels during the Ice Ages?
Question 3 options:


a)


Ocean tides became unpredictable.


b)


New islands formed where glaciers once stood.


c)


Land bridges emerged between continents.


d)


Saltwater lakes expanded inland.
Question 4 (6.25 points)

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How did the Agricultural Revolution change the way humans lived?
Question 4 options:


a)


It allowed constant travel in search of food.


b)


It reduced the need for cooperation in communities.


c)


It encouraged permanent settlements and food planning.


d)


It made people rely more on wild animals.
Question 5 (6.25 points)

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Which survival strategies helped early humans manage Ice Age temperatures?
Question 5 options:


a)


Animal skins and mastery of fire


b)


Tents with solar heating


c)


Underground bunkers and glass insulation


d)


Metal armor and windproof cloth
Question 6 (6.25 points)

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What role do archaeologists play in interpreting prehistory?
Question 6 options:


a)


They uncover and analyze physical evidence from ancient environments.


b)


They interpret sacred texts to reconstruct daily life.


c)


They use early language records to translate fossil data.


d)


They analyze modern behavior to assume past customs.

Answer 1

1. a
2. a
3. c
4. c
5. a
6. a