Prehistory: Beginning Man’s Story

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What does the term 'Prehistory' refer to?

The period of the human past for which we have no written records.

How do we know so much about prehistory?

Our earliest ancestors left us artifacts such as shards, scraps, skulls, bones, stone tools, and art.

Neanderthal Man is believed to be our only ancestor.

False

What were the three stages of prehistory based on artifacts and tools?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of the Stone Age?

Paleolithic and Neolithic. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inventions with their descriptions:

The Wheel = Most fundamental invention Legal Code = First civilization to write down laws Plow = Helped to provide ample food supply Calendar = Created a calendar based on the moon and stars Signup and view all the answers

The Sumerians believed that life after death was filled with hope.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of ancient Egypt?

Memphis. Signup and view all the answers

What were some characteristics that made Egypt a unified nation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The earliest known city in the world is __________, built in south-central Turkey.

Catalhüyük Signup and view all the answers

What mysterious monument depicts a human head atop an animal body?

The Great Sphinx. Signup and view all the answers

What is genealogy in early Chinese society?

Genealogy is kept very carefully. Signup and view all the answers

Family was at the center of early Chinese society.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is filial piety?

The responsibility to respect and obey parents. Signup and view all the answers

In early Chinese families, who ruled the family?

Father Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary responsibilities of women in early Chinese society?

Raised children, managed household, and finances. Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty is known for the earliest forms of writing in China?

Shang Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Match the Chinese dynasties with their key features:

Shang Dynasty = Earliest forms of writing Zhou Dynasty = Ruled for 900 years Qin Dynasty = Unified China Han Dynasty = Golden Age and central government Signup and view all the answers

Buddhism originated from China.

False Signup and view all the answers

What significant technological advancements were made during the Han Dynasty?

Paper, harness for horses, plow, wheelbarrow, waterwheel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

Military defense. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is the world's largest military structure?

The Great Wall of China Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Confucius in early Chinese society?

He established a social and moral code for society. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal?

Transport grain Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pharaoh' mean?

The Great House Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were responsibilities of the Pharaohs? (Select all that apply)

Waging war Signup and view all the answers

Hatshepsut was a successful female ruler of Egypt.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name one way in which the Egyptians influenced modern civilization.

Development of paper from papyrus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main river in ancient India?

Indus Signup and view all the answers

The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were _ and _.

Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Indian religions with their characteristics:

Hinduism = Polytheistic with many gods Jainism = Emphasis on nonviolence and truth Buddhism = Focus on finding peace through the Eightfold Path Signup and view all the answers

What is the main religion that emerged from the mixture of Aryan and Indus Valley beliefs?

Hinduism Signup and view all the answers

Siddhartha Gautama is known as the enlightened one in Buddhism.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

All people are inherently good Signup and view all the answers

Who was Asoka and what did he promote?

A ruler of India who promoted Buddhism and peace. Signup and view all the answers

The two main rivers that provided fertile land for ancient Chinese civilization were the _ and _.

Yellow River, Yangtze River Signup and view all the answers

Chinese words come from an alphabet.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a meritocracy?

A system where government positions are granted based on ability and talent. Signup and view all the answers

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What does the term 'Prehistory' refer to?

How do we know so much about prehistory?

Neanderthal Man is believed to be our only ancestor.

What were the three stages of prehistory based on artifacts and tools?

What are the two parts of the Stone Age?

Match the following inventions with their descriptions:

The Sumerians believed that life after death was filled with hope.

What is the capital of ancient Egypt?

What were some characteristics that made Egypt a unified nation?

The earliest known city in the world is __________, built in south-central Turkey.

What mysterious monument depicts a human head atop an animal body?

What is genealogy in early Chinese society?

Family was at the center of early Chinese society.

What is filial piety?

In early Chinese families, who ruled the family?

What were the primary responsibilities of women in early Chinese society?

Which dynasty is known for the earliest forms of writing in China?

Match the Chinese dynasties with their key features:

Buddhism originated from China.

What significant technological advancements were made during the Han Dynasty?

What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

Which of the following structures is the world's largest military structure?

What is the significance of Confucius in early Chinese society?

What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal?

What does the term 'Pharaoh' mean?

Which of the following were responsibilities of the Pharaohs? (Select all that apply)

Hatshepsut was a successful female ruler of Egypt.

Name one way in which the Egyptians influenced modern civilization.

What was the main river in ancient India?

The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were _______ and _______.

Match the following Indian religions with their characteristics:

What is the main religion that emerged from the mixture of Aryan and Indus Valley beliefs?

Siddhartha Gautama is known as the enlightened one in Buddhism.

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Who was Asoka and what did he promote?

The two main rivers that provided fertile land for ancient Chinese civilization were the _______ and _______.

Chinese words come from an alphabet.

What is a meritocracy?

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