World History: Early Man to 500 BC

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What is the history of the Earth?

4.6 billion years

What were the first writings done on?

  • Baked clay (correct)
  • Stone (correct)
  • Paper
  • Bone (correct)

The appearance of A. afarensis was characterized by a flat nose and a large forehead.

False (B)

What does the early cave art depict?

<p>People and rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species replaced Neanderthals?

<p>H. sapiens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africa is considered the cradle of humanity.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the last large frontier to receive humans occur?

<p>The South Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basic anatomy of modern humans has changed significantly in the past 100,000 years.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which continent did the people from North America originate?

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

What caused the ice ages?

<p>Earth's orbit and altering latitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What increased as the ice age melted?

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

When did pottery appear?

<p>About 6000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first tree crop cultivated?

<p>Date Palms</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which animal did the dog originate?

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

What tool was used as a hammer in early tools?

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

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Study Notes

The Emergence of Culture: Early Man to 500 BC

  • Earth’s history spans approximately 4.6 billion years.
  • Early humans near ice-covered regions relied on five key survival strategies and additional coverings for warmth.
  • The first written records utilized materials such as baked clay, bone, and stone.

A Complex Family Tree

  • Australopithecus afarensis exhibited a sloping forehead, large teeth, and flat nose.
  • Neanderthals were succeeded by Homo sapiens in the evolutionary timeline.
  • Early cave art includes depictions of humans alongside representations of rainfall.

Peopling of the Continents

  • Africa is recognized as the origin of modern humans, often referred to as the cradle of humanity.
  • The South Pacific was the last major area to see human settlement.
  • The basic anatomy of modern humans has remained unchanged for over 100,000 years.
  • Migration patterns included populations from India to Indonesia and China, as well as from Siberia to North America.

The Ice Age

  • Ice ages resulted from changes in Earth's orbital patterns and shifts in latitude.
  • Approximately 10% of Earth's surface is currently covered by ice.
  • Glaciation forced early humans to adapt and exhibit creativity in tool-making.
  • Early humans utilized rocks as basic tools, specifically as hammers.

Beginnings of Agriculture in Southern Asia

  • The end of the ice age prompted an increase in rainfall, benefiting early agriculture.
  • The advent of pottery dates back around 6,000 years.
  • The first domesticated tree crop was the Date Palm.
  • Dogs were domesticated from wolves during this period, marking an important step in human-animal relationships.

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