Science, Technology, and Society: Historical Transitions Quiz
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Science, Technology, and Society: Historical Transitions Quiz

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What enabled early humans to make and use tools during the Paleolithic Age?

  • Domestication of animals
  • Large, complex brains (correct)
  • Increased physical strength
  • Advancements in agriculture

    • What is the key characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?

  • Emergence of modern language and culture
  • Settled agricultural societies
  • Nomadic hunting and gathering (correct)
  • Advanced tool-making and metallurgy

    • How did the size of Paleolithic groups typically compare to modern hunter-gatherer societies?

  • The size of Paleolithic groups varied greatly, from 10 to 500 members
  • Paleolithic groups were smaller, around 20-30 members (correct)
  • Paleolithic groups were about the same size as modern hunter-gatherers
  • Paleolithic groups were much larger, around 100-200 members

    • Which of the following animals were NOT hunted by Paleolithic people?

    <p>Chickens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary means of subsistence for Paleolithic people?

    <p>Hunting and gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Human Revolution' referred to in the text?

    <p>The emergence of Homo sapiens sapiens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Joseph Aspdin invent in 1824?

    <p>A chemical process for making Portland cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine displaced hand threshing with a flail?

    <p>The threshing machine invented by Andrew Meikle in 1784</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who patented the tin can in 1810?

    <p>Peter Durand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first commercial canning factory opened in England?

    <p>1813</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the internal combustion engine invented?

    <p>1858</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention had the most significant impact on food preservation and transportation?

    <p>The tin can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Dark Ages, one of the problems faced was:

    <p>Lack of a central government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about the Renaissance?

    <p>Occurred during the 17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key development in the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Cotton Gin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period saw a dramatic change in the face of industry?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on economies and lives?

    <p>Introduction of inventions to make life easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry saw large gains in productivity during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Spinning and weaving of textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Paleolithic Age in terms of communication and arts?

    <p>Development of spoken language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did early humans use to create fire during the Paleolithic Age?

    <p>Iron Pyrite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did early people store food in the Paleolithic Age?

    <p>Cooked and smoked it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture in human history?

    <p>First Agricultural Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change in social structure during the Neolithic Age?

    <p>Domestication of large animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were early Paleolithic paintings made of?

    <p>Crushed yellow, black, and red rocks combined with animal fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary form of entertainment before the creation of the phonograph?

    <p>Live music and theater performances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the airplane on personal and business travel?

    <p>It dramatically altered the face of personal and business travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of the Anthropocene era?

    <p>The dominance of human activity on climate and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the term "Anthropocene" first used?

    <p>In the 1960s by scientists in the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact have nuclear weapons had on geology?

    <p>They have left their mark on geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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