The Fascinating World of Human Prehistory
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Which hominid species likely buried their dead?

  • Hominids
  • Homo erectus
  • Homo sapiens sapiens
  • Neanderthals (correct)

    • When did Homo sapiens sapiens appear in Africa?

  • About 100,000 years ago
  • Between 200,000 and 150,000 years ago (correct)
  • Between 200,000 and 30,000 B.C.
  • 1.5 million years ago

    • When did Homo erectus emerge?

  • Between 200,000 and 150,000 years ago
  • About 100,000 years ago
  • 1.5 million years ago (correct)
  • Between 200,000 and 30,000 B.C.

    • When did humans begin moving out of Africa?

    <p>About 100,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Neanderthals exist?

    <p>Between 200,000 and 30,000 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Paleolithic Age occur?

    <p>2,500,000 B.C. to 10,000 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Paleolithic people primarily?

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

    When was fire first used by humans?

    <p>About 500,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of using fire for Paleolithic people?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the most recent ice age begin and end?

    <p>About 100,000 years ago to 8,000 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?

    <p>Specialization of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Bronze Age?

    <p>It resulted in the creation of a stronger metal, bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Iron Age known for?

    <p>The use of iron tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six basic elements of civilization?

    <p>Cities, government, religion, social structure, writing, art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the first civilizations develop?

    <p>River valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of priests in early civilizations?

    <p>To perform rituals to please the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fertile Crescent?

    <p>A region with predictable flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization was the first in Mesopotamia?

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

    What was the purpose of ziggurats in Sumerian cities?

    <p>To serve as city-centers and storehouses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Sumerians invent?

    <p>The wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hominid Species and Human Evolution

    • Homo sapiens sapiens appeared in Africa around 200,000 years ago.
    • Homo erectus emerged around 1.8 million years ago.
    • Humans began moving out of Africa around 60,000-70,000 years ago.
    • Neanderthals existed from around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago.

    Paleolithic Age

    • The Paleolithic Age occurred from around 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago.
    • Paleolithic people were primarily nomadic hunter-gatherers.
    • Fire was first used by humans around 1.5-2.5 million years ago.
    • The primary purpose of using fire for Paleolithic people was for warmth, cooking, and protection.

    Ice Age and Civilizations

    • The most recent ice age began around 110,000 years ago and ended around 10,000 years ago.
    • One characteristic of civilization is the existence of complex societies with social hierarchies.
    • The Bronze Age was significant for the development of metal tools and weapons.
    • The Iron Age is known for the widespread use of iron tools and weapons.
    • The six basic elements of civilization are cities, social hierarchies, complex societies, governments, specialization, and record-keeping.

    Early Civilizations

    • The first civilizations developed in the Fertile Crescent around 4500-1900 BCE.
    • Priests played a significant role in early civilizations, often serving as spiritual leaders and advisors to rulers.
    • The Fertile Crescent is a region in the Middle East that includes modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Egypt.
    • The Sumerians established the first civilization in Mesopotamia around 4500-1900 BCE.
    • Ziggurats were temple complexes in Sumerian cities, used for religious rituals and as symbols of city power.
    • The Sumerians invented writing (cuneiform), the wheel, and the first known system of government.

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    Test your knowledge of human prehistory with this quiz! Learn about the evolution of hominids, the emergence of Homo erectus and Homo sapiens sapiens, and the migration of early humans out of Africa. Discover fascinating facts about Neanderthals and their existence during prehistoric times.

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