10 Questions
What is the distinctive feature of modern human?
knowledge
What is the term for the study of past human cultures through the systematic recovery, analysis, and interpretation of material remains?
Archaeology
What are fossils?
Remains or impressions of ancient plants or animals
What is the term for human-like species, such as Homo habilis and Homo erectus?
Hominids
What is the theory that explains the origin of the universe and life through a divine being or force?
Creationist theory
What is the theory that explains the origin of species through natural selection and adaptation?
Evolutionary theory
In which country were fossils of Homo erectus discovered?
Ethiopia
What is the term for the process of change in species over time?
Evolution
What is the term for the earliest human ancestors?
Early human being
What is the study of human evolution?
Human Evolution
Study Notes
Ancient Civilizations and Medieval History of the World
- Unit 4 covers Ancient world civilizations and Medieval history of the world
- Unit 5 focuses on Ancient history of Africa, including the kingdoms of Egypt, Nubia, and Meroe
- Unit 6 explores States and Peoples of Ancient and Medieval Ethiopia, including Aksum, Lalibela, and Gondar
Physical Characteristics of the Earth
- The unit covers the origin of the earth and the solar system
- The shape and movement of the earth and their effects are explained
- The four components of the earth and their interaction are described
- The earth's internal layers and their characteristics are explained
- Direct and indirect sources of information regarding the interior layers of the earth are identified
Archeology and Human Evolution
- Archeology is the science of digging out material objects and fossils of the past
- Fossils are the remains of dead plants, human beings, and animals
- The study of fossils and other material remains helps to reconstruct what happened before the art of writing started
- There are two theories on the origin of human beings: Creationist theory and Scientific (evolution) theory
- Creationist theory says that human beings were created by God
- Scientific theory believes that human beings and other living things are the result of gradual and natural process of changes
- Charles Darwin explained the evolutionary process
- Hominids were the ancestors of human beings, and Australepithecines were the earliest human species that appeared in Africa around 6 million years ago
- Homo sapiens are the modern human species, characterized by knowledge
Explore the ancient world and medieval history of the world in this Grade 7 quiz. Learn about civilizations, historical events, and more. Test your knowledge and review with this exercise.
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