Scientific Revolution: Stone Age to Paleolithic Period

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What characterizes the Human Revolution?

The shift from nomadic lifestyles to sedentary agricultural practices.
The invention of advanced tools and technology, such as the wheel and writing.
The sudden emergence of language, consciousness, and culture in *Homo sapiens sapiens*. (correct)
The development of agriculture and settled communities.

What key resource defined the Stone Age?

Stone (correct)
Copper
Iron
Bronze

During which period did the first humans emerge from Africa?

Neolithic Period
Iron Age
Paleolithic Period (correct)
Bronze Age

What significant advantage did large complex brains provide to early humans?

The capacity to make and use tools. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of humans during the Paleolithic Period?

Nomadic hunter-gatherers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of survival for Paleolithic people?

Hunting and gathering. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a tool used by humans during the Paleolithic Period?

Hammerstone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant advancement did the use of fire provide to humans during the Paleolithic Age?

Warmth, cooked food, and a method for food preservation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Paleolithic painting in places such as Lascaux, France, indicate about early human culture?

Developed forms of communication, art, and knowledge transfer. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which period is characterized by the 'First Agricultural Revolution'?

Neolithic Period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the domestication of large animals during the Neolithic age?

A dramatic increase in social inequality. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is most typical of housing settlements in the Neolithic age?

Mud brick houses and stilt-houses (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'cuneiform'?

A Sumerian writing system. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What innovation is credited to the Sumerian civilization that significantly improved agriculture?

The seed sowing machine. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The use of cosmetics and wigs and the invention of the water clock or clepsydra is attributed to which civilization?

Egyptian Civilization (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of gunpowder?

Chinese (B) Signup and view all the answers

The concept of bound books, or codex, is attributed to which civilization?

Roman Civilization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Middle Ages?

Lack of a central government, widespread diseases, and limited access to education. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What marked a transition between the Middle Ages and modern history?

The Renaissance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Industrial Revolution?

The face of industry changed dramatically; there was a lasting impact on the economies of the world, and inventions made life easier. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who pioneered the production of sulfuric acid in 1746?

John Roebuck (D) Signup and view all the answers

What invention was patented by Peter Durand, a British merchant, in 1810?

The tin can (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for their contributions to the international development of electricity as a source of power?

Benjamin Franklin, Alessandro Volta, and Michael Faraday (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which period is characterized by human activity being the dominant influence on climate and the environment?

The Anthropocene (A) Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Michio Kaku use to refer to the dark side of technology?

Wildcards (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the domestication of animals in the Neolithic period influence social structures?

It resulted in increased social inequality as ownership of animals created wealth disparity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Sumerian civilization's advancements in irrigation and dikes impact their society?

By increasing food production, supporting larger populations and urban development. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the invention of the printing press during the Middle Ages influence society?

It accelerated the spread of knowledge, contributing to increased literacy and the Renaissance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did coal mining play in the Industrial Revolution?

It provided essential fuel and resources for industrial machinery, increasing its demand. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the Anthropocene era?

Human activities and technologies have a dominant influence on Earth's climate and environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Sumerian invention of the wheel primarily benefit early civilization?

It enhanced trade and transportation of goods, fostering economic development. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the use of chemistry during the Industrial Revolution impact agriculture?

By leading to the production of fertilizers and other chemicals. (E) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture have on the population?

Allowed for the support of larger populations and the formation of settled communities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be a problem that rose during the Dark Ages?

Central government (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary survival method of the Paleolithic people?

Surviving by gathering nuts, berries, fruits, and wild green plants besides fishing (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Greek civilization's contribution of the alarm clock influence later societies??

Greek civilization's contribution of the alarm clock helped individuals manage time more effectively, promoting productivity and organization. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect did the development of electricity in the Industrial Revolution NOT influence?

The development of surgical procedures (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the term Anthropocene?

A proposed epoch that begins when human activities have had a significant global impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Renaissance from the Middle Ages?

Exploration of human potential and achievements (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the creation of paper or papyrus in Egyptian civilization influence its development?

By improving communication (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most important benefit of The Paleolithic people finding warmth?

Protected the people from the cold (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

STS

Science, Technology, and Society studies the role of these fields in shaping identity.

Human Revolution

The 'Human Revolution' marks the emergence of language, consciousness, and culture in Homo sapiens sapiens.

Stone Age

The early period of human history with stone tools.

Paleolithic Period

A period from 2.5 million years ago to 8000 BC. Characterized by hunting and gathering, nomadic lifestyles, and the use of simple stone tools.