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Who are considered the ancestors of human beings?
Who are considered the ancestors of human beings?
- Homo sapiens
- The Australopithecus (correct)
- Neanderthals
- Homo habilis
What was the primary reason for nomadic life among gathering and hunting groups?
What was the primary reason for nomadic life among gathering and hunting groups?
- To flee from other groups
- To settle in one place and establish cities
- To escape natural disasters
- To follow their prey and find territories with new resources (correct)
What were the first animals to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers?
What were the first animals to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers?
- Dogs (correct)
- Cows
- Pigs
- Horses
What was the basis of the first writing systems?
What was the basis of the first writing systems?
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Where did the first civilizations emerge?
Where did the first civilizations emerge?
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What does the term democracy mean?
What does the term democracy mean?
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Study Notes
Human Ancestors and Early Life
- Australopithecus are considered the ancestors of human beings.
- Nomadic life implied that gathering and hunting groups moved from one place to another to follow their prey and find territories with new resources.
Domestication of Animals
- Dogs were the first animals that hunter-gatherers managed to domesticate.
Early Writing Systems
- Symbols were the basis of the first sign writing systems.
Emergence of Civilizations
- The first civilizations emerged in the margins of the great rivers in Asia and the Nile River in Africa.
Agriculture and Population Growth
- Agricultural production favored population growth.
Chinese Civilization
- Chinese civilization is known for its inventions, including the compass, paper, and machines.
Democracy
- The term democracy means “government by the people.”
Indian Contributions
- The alphabet comes from India.
Inca Culture
- The Inca culture came to an end when the Spanish, led by Francisco Pizarro, conquered their territory.
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Explore the origins of human beings, from Australopithecus to the emergence of civilizations, including the domestication of animals and early writing systems.
