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Which of the following does not refer to Mungo Man and Mungo Woman?
Which of the following does not refer to Mungo Man and Mungo Woman?
- The remains were found in New Zealand (correct)
- Archaeological finds in Africa
- Part of ancient human remains
- Discovered in Australia
The last place to be populated by humans was?
The last place to be populated by humans was?
America
The remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman were found in?
The remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman were found in?
Australia
Which of the following was NOT part of the description used by J.M. Bowler to describe his discovery of Mungo Man?
Which of the following was NOT part of the description used by J.M. Bowler to describe his discovery of Mungo Man?
According to the map, First Travels to Australia, what was the predominant cardinal direction of migration to Australia?
According to the map, First Travels to Australia, what was the predominant cardinal direction of migration to Australia?
Archaeological evidence of the very earliest humans includes all of the following except?
Archaeological evidence of the very earliest humans includes all of the following except?
Ocher was used by the Neanderthals to?
Ocher was used by the Neanderthals to?
Why was the peopling of Australia an important phase in the history of humankind?
Why was the peopling of Australia an important phase in the history of humankind?
Archaeological evidence of ancient peoples includes all of the following except?
Archaeological evidence of ancient peoples includes all of the following except?
Skills found at this site prove that all modern people are descended from this site?
Skills found at this site prove that all modern people are descended from this site?
The ancient species that is considered to be the closest to modern humans is the?
The ancient species that is considered to be the closest to modern humans is the?
All scientists who study early humans agree on the basic concept that?
All scientists who study early humans agree on the basic concept that?
The concept of evolution was proposed by?
The concept of evolution was proposed by?
What does the phrase "in this sense, we are all African" imply?
What does the phrase "in this sense, we are all African" imply?
The population of anatomically modern people during mitochondrial Eve's time did not change until?
The population of anatomically modern people during mitochondrial Eve's time did not change until?
In studying ancient sites, what would not be considered evidence of distinctly human behavior?
In studying ancient sites, what would not be considered evidence of distinctly human behavior?
The oldest known ancestor of humans was found in?
The oldest known ancestor of humans was found in?
Which of the following relate to the settling of Asia between 80,000 and 60,000 BCE?
Which of the following relate to the settling of Asia between 80,000 and 60,000 BCE?
What was the result of climate drying in Africa millions of years ago?
What was the result of climate drying in Africa millions of years ago?
Thermoluminescent dating measures?
Thermoluminescent dating measures?
Which of the following correctly describes the site at Herto?
Which of the following correctly describes the site at Herto?
The assumed remnants of a necklace found in the Blombos Cave was made of?
The assumed remnants of a necklace found in the Blombos Cave was made of?
According to the reading, "Visual Evidence in Primary sources: The First Art Objects......" Triangle markings on the block of ocher found at the site were probably?
According to the reading, "Visual Evidence in Primary sources: The First Art Objects......" Triangle markings on the block of ocher found at the site were probably?
What historical evidence points to the evidence of religion in early man?
What historical evidence points to the evidence of religion in early man?
What ability did the Cro Magnon people develop that increased their chances of survival?
What ability did the Cro Magnon people develop that increased their chances of survival?
The following are all possible reasons the ancients buried their dead except?
The following are all possible reasons the ancients buried their dead except?
The innovation of the bone needle is associated with the?
The innovation of the bone needle is associated with the?
Cave art found in Chauvet, France, included all of the following except?
Cave art found in Chauvet, France, included all of the following except?
Which of the following statements described in "Movement of Ideas through primary sources..." is not true?
Which of the following statements described in "Movement of Ideas through primary sources..." is not true?
Characteristics of the premodern Neanderthal species include all of the following except?
Characteristics of the premodern Neanderthal species include all of the following except?
The skeletons of a Neanderthal male and a modern male would show many similar physical features except for?
The skeletons of a Neanderthal male and a modern male would show many similar physical features except for?
A team based in the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, has been working on mapping the DNA of?
A team based in the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, has been working on mapping the DNA of?
Unusual remains of a possible descendant of Homo erectus were recently discovered in?
Unusual remains of a possible descendant of Homo erectus were recently discovered in?
What does the term island-dwarfing refer to?
What does the term island-dwarfing refer to?
The First Americans resembled their closest ancestors, whose origin was?
The First Americans resembled their closest ancestors, whose origin was?
All human remains found in the Americas belong to?
All human remains found in the Americas belong to?
The date associated with the earliest human occupation of the Western Hemisphere is?
The date associated with the earliest human occupation of the Western Hemisphere is?
Beringia connects which landmasses?
Beringia connects which landmasses?
The land bridge between Russia & Alaska was formed by?
The land bridge between Russia & Alaska was formed by?
How did the Rocky and Andes Mountains affect the movement of early settlers?
How did the Rocky and Andes Mountains affect the movement of early settlers?
The most important ancient site in the Americas is located?
The most important ancient site in the Americas is located?
The preserving medium that saved much of the ancient evidence at Monte Verde was?
The preserving medium that saved much of the ancient evidence at Monte Verde was?
Carbon 14 testing is used to identify?
Carbon 14 testing is used to identify?
Although no human remains have ever been found at Monte Verde, what evidence was found that proved beyond a doubt that early settlers once occupied the site?
Although no human remains have ever been found at Monte Verde, what evidence was found that proved beyond a doubt that early settlers once occupied the site?
Tools found at Monte Verde include?
Tools found at Monte Verde include?
The remains of residences found at Monte Verde indicate that the homes were made with?
The remains of residences found at Monte Verde indicate that the homes were made with?
Characteristics of the Neanderthals did not include?
Characteristics of the Neanderthals did not include?
The main weapon used to kill large game at Monte Verde was the?
The main weapon used to kill large game at Monte Verde was the?
The main diet of Clovis people included?
The main diet of Clovis people included?
Why did the Clovis people begin hunting and eating bison?
Why did the Clovis people begin hunting and eating bison?
The Natufians, who were the first to domesticate animals and cultivate crops, lived in?
The Natufians, who were the first to domesticate animals and cultivate crops, lived in?
Which of the following is a description of the Natufians?
Which of the following is a description of the Natufians?
Most scientists agree that migration to the Americas stopped when?
Most scientists agree that migration to the Americas stopped when?
The earliest depiction of humans as statues was found at?
The earliest depiction of humans as statues was found at?
What was the first and most important result of agriculture to the Natufians and other Neolithic peoples who practiced agriculture?
What was the first and most important result of agriculture to the Natufians and other Neolithic peoples who practiced agriculture?
What does the artwork found in shrine rooms in Catalhoyuk imply?
What does the artwork found in shrine rooms in Catalhoyuk imply?
As early settlements, how did Jericho differ from Catalhoyuk?
As early settlements, how did Jericho differ from Catalhoyuk?
Residents of this site buried the heads of their dead under their homes?
Residents of this site buried the heads of their dead under their homes?
Referring to Map 1.2, Early Agriculture, agriculture was not practiced in?
Referring to Map 1.2, Early Agriculture, agriculture was not practiced in?
Referring to the illustration, The World's Earliest City: Catalhoyuk, Turkey, what is a distinctive characteristic of the town?
Referring to the illustration, The World's Earliest City: Catalhoyuk, Turkey, what is a distinctive characteristic of the town?
Study Notes
Mungo Man and Mungo Woman
- Mungo Man and Mungo Woman were discovered in Australia, not New Zealand.
- J.M. Bowler's description highlighted that the skeleton was not completely intact.
Human Migration
- America was the last region populated by humans.
- The primary migration path to Australia was south from Asia.
- Climate changes in Africa between 80,000 and 60,000 BCE drove migration to Asia.
Archaeological Evidence
- Earliest humans left no written documents; thus, written evidence does not exist from this time.
- The oldest known human ancestor was found in Tanzania.
- Examples of ancient peoples’ evidence exclude written records.
Tools and Cultural Practices
- Neanderthals used ocher to create body paint and develop cultural practices.
- Cro Magnon people enhanced survival skills through gathering wild plants and innovation like bone needles.
Evidence of Religion
- Burial of the dead indicates early religious practices among ancient peoples.
Neanderthals and Early Humans
- Similarities exist between Neanderthal and modern human skeletal structure, particularly in brain size differences.
- Genetic studies on Neanderthal DNA provide insights into ancient human relationships.
Geography and Settlement
- The Beringia land bridge connected Alaska and Russia, allowing for the migration of early Americans with origins traced to Siberia.
- The Rocky and Andes Mountains created barriers for movement in ancient settlements.
Significant Sites
- Monte Verde, Chile, is the most important ancient site in the Americas, preserved by peat.
- Carbon-14 testing determines the age of artifacts.
Lifestyle of Early Settlers
- Clovis people’s diet included fruits, vegetables, and meat; they adapted their hunting strategies as megafauna such as mastodons and mammoths went extinct.
- Natufians in Palestine and Southern Syria were the first to domesticate animals and practice agriculture, leading to population growth.
Artistic Expression
- The earliest human depictions as statues were found at Ain Ghazal, Jordan.
- Catalhoyuk's shrine art implies a reverence for bulls and rams, reflecting cultural beliefs.
Urban Characteristics
- Jericho and Catalhoyuk displayed distinct urban characteristics, including home burial practices and rooftop entrances in houses.
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Explore the intriguing story of human migration, including the discoveries of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman in Australia. This quiz delves into archaeological evidence, tools and cultural practices of early humans, and insights into their religious beliefs. Test your knowledge of how our ancestors adapted and thrived in changing environments.
