Prehistory Unit Assessment (Modified)

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Prehistory Unit Assessment (Modified)

Last updated over 5 years ago

15 questions

Standard I: Explain how artifacts and other archaeological findings provide evidence of the nature and movement of prehistoric groups of people.
     • Identifying terms used to describe characteristics of early societies and family structures.
     • Identify the birth of Christ as the basis of the Gregorian calendar used in the United States since its             
           beginning and in most countries of the world today, signified by B.C. and A.D.
     • Use vocabulary terms other than B.C. and A.D. to describe time (B.C.E. and C.E.).
     • Identify terms used to describe characteristics of early societies and family structures.

USE THE MAP (EARLY HUMAN MIGRATION) TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 & 2.

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USE THE IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 4.

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USE THE TEXT TO ANSWER QUESTION 8.

Çatalhӧyük has grown to several thousand people who live in different parts of the village. Artisans tend to live in their own neighborhood; potters in one, weavers in another, smiths in another. The farmers live on the village’s edge near their fields. On the day of rest, everyone meets in a central market to trade food, cloth, copper tools and other goods.

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USE THE IMAGES TO ANSWER QUESTION 11.

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USE THE TIMELINE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 12 & 13.

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Standard I: Explain how artifacts and other archaeological findings provide evidence of the nature and movement of prehistoric groups of people.
     • Identifying terms used to describe characteristics of early societies and family structures.
     • Identify the birth of Christ as the basis of the Gregorian calendar used in the United States since its             
           beginning and in most countries of the world today, signified by B.C. and A.D.
     • Use vocabulary terms other than B.C. and A.D. to describe time (B.C.E. and C.E.).
     • Identify terms used to describe characteristics of early societies and family structures.

USE THE MAP (EARLY HUMAN MIGRATION) TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 & 2.

(DOK 1) Early humans migrated to the continent of Australia _____ years ago.

100,000

30,000

45,000

(DOK 1) The oldest Homo sapiens fossils have been discovered on which continent?

North America

Europe

Africa

(DOK 1) The term "nomadic" or "nomad" means to

live in large permanent settlements.

excel in making advanced weapons and tools.

have no home and wander from place to place.

USE THE IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 4.

(DOK 1) What is the name of this archaeological site?

Stonehenge 

Chichen Itza

Pyramids of Giza

(DOK 1) Which of the following resulted from having a surplus of food during the Neolithic Age?

A decrease in the amount of hunting and gathering.

Fewer settlements began to emerge.

A rapid growth in population.

(DOK 1) In the terms "prehistoric" and "prehistory," the part pre means

before.

during.

toward.

(DOK 1) The term "Homo sapiens" means

handy man

thinking man

modern man

USE THE TEXT TO ANSWER QUESTION 8.

Çatalhӧyük has grown to several thousand people who live in different parts of the village. Artisans tend to live in their own neighborhood; potters in one, weavers in another, smiths in another. The farmers live on the village’s edge near their fields. On the day of rest, everyone meets in a central market to trade food, cloth, copper tools and other goods.

(DOK 2) What term or phrase BEST fits the description of life in Çatalhӧyük?

domestication of labor

diffusion of labor

governmental labor

specialization of labor

(DOK 2) The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

copper was first used to improve stone tools.

people started using animal skins for clothing.

farming led to settled communities.

(DOK 2) Which of the following geologic changes most likely made the Earth's climate better suited to grow plants?

The emission of greenhouse gases, which created holes in the atmosphere, lead to a warmer climate. 

The end of the last ice age lead to a warmer climate.

The release of lava from the Earth's mantle lead to a warmer climate.

USE THE IMAGES TO ANSWER QUESTION 11.

(DOK 2) The photograph of Paleolithic pottery is an example of a(n) _ while the Laetoli footprints is an example of a(n) _.

artifact; fossil

fossil; artifact

USE THE TIMELINE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 12 & 13.

(DOK 2) When did humans reach South America's Peru?

7,000 B.C.

9,000 B.C.

10,000 B.C.

(DOK 2) How many years apart are the Neolithic Age and Copper Age?

4,800 years

2,400 years

3,000 years

(DOK 3) Place each physical trait and/or achievement with the correct hominid species.

Looked physically identical to modern humans.
Created and controlled fire.
Had opposable thumbs that allowed them to pick up and hold objects.
Developed religious beliefs.
Jokingly referred to as the "handy man."

Australopithecines
Cro-Magnon
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
Neanderthals

(DOK 3) Place each characteristic with the correct prehistoric age - Paleolithic Age or Neolithic Age.

Used simple crude tools of stone and wood.
Nomadic lifestyle.
Settled down to live in one area.
Hunters-gatherers.
Domestication of animals.
Development of agriculture.

Paleolithic Age
Neolithic Age

(DOK 1) Early humans migrated to the continent of Australia _____ years ago.

100,000

30,000

45,000

(DOK 1) The oldest Homo sapiens fossils have been discovered on which continent?

North America

Europe

Africa

(DOK 1) The term "nomadic" or "nomad" means to

live in large permanent settlements.

excel in making advanced weapons and tools.

have no home and wander from place to place.

(DOK 1) What is the name of this archaeological site?

Stonehenge 

Chichen Itza

Pyramids of Giza

(DOK 1) Which of the following resulted from having a surplus of food during the Neolithic Age?

A decrease in the amount of hunting and gathering.

Fewer settlements began to emerge.

A rapid growth in population.

(DOK 1) In the terms "prehistoric" and "prehistory," the part pre means

before.

during.

toward.

(DOK 1) The term "Homo sapiens" means

handy man

thinking man

modern man

(DOK 2) What term or phrase BEST fits the description of life in Çatalhӧyük?

domestication of labor

diffusion of labor

governmental labor

specialization of labor

(DOK 2) The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

copper was first used to improve stone tools.

people started using animal skins for clothing.

farming led to settled communities.

(DOK 2) Which of the following geologic changes most likely made the Earth's climate better suited to grow plants?

The emission of greenhouse gases, which created holes in the atmosphere, lead to a warmer climate. 

The end of the last ice age lead to a warmer climate.

The release of lava from the Earth's mantle lead to a warmer climate.

(DOK 2) The photograph of Paleolithic pottery is an example of a(n) _____ while the Laetoli footprints is an example of a(n) _____.

artifact; fossil

fossil; artifact

(DOK 2) When did humans reach South America's Peru?

7,000 B.C.

9,000 B.C.

10,000 B.C.

(DOK 2) How many years apart are the Neolithic Age and Copper Age?

4,800 years

2,400 years

3,000 years

(DOK 3) Place each physical trait and/or achievement with the correct hominid species.

Looked physically identical to modern humans.

Created and controlled fire.

Had opposable thumbs that allowed them to pick up and hold objects. 

Developed religious beliefs.

Jokingly referred to as the "handy man."

Australopithecines

Cro-Magnon

Homo erectus

Homo habilis

Neanderthals

(DOK 3) Place each characteristic with the correct prehistoric age - Paleolithic Age or Neolithic Age.

Used simple crude tools of stone and wood.

Nomadic lifestyle.

Settled down to live in one area.

 Hunters-gatherers.

Domestication of animals.

Development of agriculture.

Paleolithic Age

Neolithic Age