Prehistory and Early Human Migration Answers

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What is one way that early humans used resources that were available in the natural environment?

A
They created stone tools.
B
They built wooden homes.
C
They built earthen dams.
D
They made cotton clothes.
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The photo depicts cave paintings from the Lascaux caves in France.Which conclusion does this image best support?

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A
Early humans crafted stone tools.
B
Early humans lived in patrilineal groups.
C
Early humans had knowledge of many animals.
D
Early humans made clothing from animal furs.
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This photograph shows an example of a type of clothing worn in the late Paleolithic/Mesolithic period (15,000–8000 BCE).

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A
Early humans in cold environments made clothing from plant fibers.
B
Early humans in cold environments relied on animal furs for warmth.
C
Early humans in cold environments used clothing to show their rank.
D
Early humans in cold environments wore clothing for protection in warfare.
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The map compares the present-day coastlines of Southeast Asia and Australia to their coastlines during the last ice age.

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A
Early humans could migrate to Australia only by crossing a land bridge.
B
Early humans could migrate to Australia only by boat or other watercraft.
C
Early humans migrated from Southeast Asia to Australia by following herds of animals.
D
Early humans were prevented from migrating to Australia because sea levels were higher.
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The map shows where the Bering land bridge once existed.Which statement does the map support?

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A
Humans from North America crossed the Bering land bridge to follow animal herds.
B
The Bering land bridge connected the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
C
The Bering land bridge was hundreds of miles wide at its narrowest spot.
D
North America was cut off from Asia when rising sea levels covered the Bering land bridge.
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What two continents were connected by Beringia?

A
Asia and Africa
B
Asia and Europe
C
Asia and Australia
D
Asia and North America
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What do cave paintings reveal about the relationship between early humans and animals?

A
Early humans worshipped animals as gods.
B
Animals were not important to early humans.
C
Early humans had begun to raise animals on farms.
D
Hunting animals held great importance for early humans.
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What early human development was necessary for survival in cold environments?

A
finding shelter in caves
B
banding together in clan groups
C
owning only a few belongings
D
creating language to communicate
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What did early humans need least in warm environments?

A
stone tools
B
animal furs
C
clan membership
D
enclosed shelters
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The photograph shows rock art.What does the painting show?

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A
early humans fighting rival hunters
B
early humans worshipping animals
C
early humans living alongside animals
D
early humans fighting an animal attack
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What was the most useful purpose of flint for early humans?

A
starting fires
B
carving cups
C
making clothing
D
constructing buildings
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The map shows hunter-gatherer migration routes.What trend does this map demonstrate about the migration patterns of hunter-gatherers?

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A
Humans migrated from Africa to Asia.
B
Humans migrated from South America to North America.
C
Humans migrated to Europe before they migrated to Australia.
D
Humans migrated to North America before they migrated to Europe.
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How did hunter-gatherers learn to use the natural environment?

A
They used wind to power windmills.
B
They used rivers to provide irrigation for farming.
C
They used fire to clear fields for farming.
D
They used wood and stone to make tools.
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What is an example of a pull factor?

A
a volcanic eruption
B
a large deer population
C
a long period with no rain
D
a lack of building materials
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What happened once early clan families became larger, more extended groups?

A
People could make stone tools.
B
People could master the use of fire.
C
People could create cave paintings.
D
People could specialize in different jobs.

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