Hominid Capabilities |
#1 |
Australopithecus Afarensis was the first hominid to have what capability? |
Biped/walk on two legs |
#2 |
Which capability came first: the ability to use tools or fire? |
Tools |
#3 |
Name three ways that fire helped early hominids survive. |
Warmth, light, cooking, hunting, protection |
#4 |
How did the invention of the spear help early hominids? |
Hunting became less dangerous because animals could be killed from a distance |
#5 |
Explain why artwork indicates that Homo Sapiens Sapiens were the most advanced group of hominids. |
They had the time for leisure activities, they may have used artwork for religion or teaching purposes. |
Contrasting Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages |
#1 |
Which age came first (and lasted longer?) |
The Paleolithic Age |
#2 |
How did humans in the Paleolithic Age get food? |
Hunting and gathering |
#3 |
Name at least two problems with the way humans obtained food in the Paleolithic Age. |
Food became scarce in one area, humans had to keep moving, hunting was dangerous and difficult |
#4 |
What is the main difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Age? |
The invention of agriculture |
#5 |
The development of agriculture meant that humans in the Neolithic Age were able to do what two things? |
Grow crops and raise animals |
Effects of Agriculture |
#1 |
The first effect of a stable food supply was that humans were no longer nomads, and started building.....? |
Permanent settlements/Homes |
#2 |
What method was used for storing surplus (extra) food in permanent settlements? |
Digging pits in the ground/covering with stones |
#3 |
Why was it easier to establish communities after the invention of agriculture? |
Larger groups of people could live in one place, people were safer and worked together toward common goals (answers may vary) |
#4 |
Explain why agriculture helped create jobs. |
Since people were not always concerned with food supply, they had more time to practice other skills and become good at different tasks. (answers may vary) |
#5 |
Why was trade important? |
People were able to exchange resources they had for things they needed. |