18 Questions
What is a marker of civilization according to the text?
Social hierarchy
Which term refers to a group of people who live together in an organized way?
Society
What is the belief that one's ethnic group is superior to another known as?
Ethnocentrism
What is the term for when a foreign power colonizes another country?
Colonialism
Which element can change over time as it is socially constructed?
Culture
What does racism involve mistreating someone because of?
Color
When did the earliest writing appear?
5,500 years ago in Mesopotamia
What method is used to measure the age of fossils?
Carbon dating
What is the main advantage of writing over archaeological remains for historians?
It gives more detailed information
How do linguists analyze human migrations and connections?
By studying similarities in modern languages
What method is used to estimate the age of artifacts buried in rock?
Stratigraphic dating
How were events transmitted before the advent of writing?
Orally, with changes in details by each storyteller
What was one of the reasons behind the migration of people from Africa to colder climates?
Searching for more natural resources
Why did Paleolithic societies use rotational hunting and gathering?
To ensure a steady supply of food
What was one of the primary roles of women in early Paleolithic communities?
Cooking and childcare
What do stone tools, bone, ivory, wood, and other instruments represent in Paleolithic technology?
Materials for stone blades and tools
How did the growth of early human populations affect the formation of communities?
Resulted in larger, more cooperative settlements
What was a key factor that enabled some individuals in early civilizations to specialize in non-agricultural work?
Agricultural settlements producing surplus food
Test your knowledge on culture, civilization, and globalization with this quiz covering topics such as religion, food, language, social hierarchy, writing, and political power. Explore the interconnectedness of different societies and the impact of globalization on countries and people.
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