History Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz

What crucial discovery did four teenagers make in Lascaux, France, in 1940?

What role does an anthropologist fulfill in the study of human history?

What served as an advantage for Homo habilis in terms of survival?

What characteristic helped make Homo erectus well-suited for traveling?

What evidence suggests that Neanderthals cared for their families?

Chapter 1 - Investigating the Past

Four teenagers discovered cave paintings at Lascaux, France in 1940
Archaeologists study ancient artifacts
Historians study diaries and letters to understand past life
Geographers map the world
Prehistoric objects existed before written history
Cave paintings illustrate life about 11-18,000 years ago
Small handprints were probably because ancients had small hands
Cave art helps understand how people lived and their beliefs
Prehistoric people lived and hunted as groups
Prehistoric means before written history

Chapter 2 - Early Hominids

Hominids are human-like creatures
Anthropologists study human development
Gorillas cannot walk on two feet as easily as humans
Homo habilis survived by working in groups from animal attacks
Hominids found in one location probably lived there
Homo erectus was well suited for travel with strong bones
Homo erectus first used fire
Large brains helped Homo sapiens and Neanderthals
Evidence from Neanderthal sites suggest injuries and families lived together
Modern humans have advantages over previous species

Test your knowledge on the fascinating discoveries of early humans and cave art in Chapter 1, and explore the evolution of hominids in Chapter 2. This quiz covers significant topics like archaeology, anthropology, and prehistoric life. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about our ancient ancestors!