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20 Cards in this Set
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What can archaeologists tell by studying a human fossil?
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They can tell how tall a human was and whether the human walked upright.
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What did the formation of land bridges lead to?
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This led to the migration of early humans from Southern Africa to other parts of the world.
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True or False:
During the Ice Age, the climate was colder than it is today. |
TRUE
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True or False:
During the Ice Age, the oceans were higher than they are now. |
FALSE
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True or False:
During the Ice Age humans of the time learned to use fire and clothing. |
TRUE
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Where were the oldest fossils of human ancestors found?
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Africa
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The name of this group means "wise human."
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Homo Sapiens
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The name of this group means "handy human."
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Homo Habilis
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This group of modern humans lived in Europe 40,000 years ago.
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Cro-Magnon
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The skeletons of this group usually show signs of boney ridges above the eyes and broad noses.
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Neanderthal
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When do scientists believe that humans migrated from Africa to other continents of the Earth?
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The Ice Age
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What age does tool making mark the beginning of?
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Old Stone Age
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What was an important development that helped early humans to pass on traditions?
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Language
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What did archaeologists conclude by studying Neanderthal fossils?
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They concluded that Neanderthals had a stong sense of community.
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How did early hunter-gatherers survive?
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They survived by killing wild game and searching for edible plants.
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What are some artifacts (things left from the past) that archaeologists might study to learn about early humans?
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tools, homes, fire pits, art
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What did woman in the Homo heidelbergensis society do?
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gather shellfish, gather food plants
prepare food for cooking make clothes weave baskets & care for children |
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What evidence shows that Neanderthals had a strong sense of community? (Reason 1)
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Fossil bones show that Neanderthals who were sick or injured healed which means someone took care of them until they were better
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What evidence shows that Neanderthals had a strong sense of community? (Reason 2)
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Large camps showed they lived together for longer periods of time.
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What evidence shows that Neanderthals had a strong sense of community? (Reason 3)
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People were buried with things important to them showing they cared about them.
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