1.1 Paleolithic World Vocabulary

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Learning Objective 1.1 - I can describe the changes in subsistence practices, migration patterns, and technology during the Paleolithic era.

Vocabulary Literacy Standard 28 - I can analyze word meanings through the use of word parts, context clues, connotation and denotation, and print or digital reference tools.

Hominids are a group of primates that include modern humans, our ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees and gorillas. One of the key features that set early hominids apart from other animals was bipedalism, or the ability to walk on two legs. This adaptation allowed them to see over tall grass and spot potential predators or food sources more easily. As hominids evolved, they developed new ways to forage, or search for food, which included the use of simple tools. These early innovations, such as sharpened stones for cutting, made it easier to access different types of food and resources.

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Question 1

What does the term "hominids" most likely refer to?

chimpanzees and gorillas only

a group of primates that includes humans and other great apes

modern humans only

animals that walk on all fours

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Question 2

Based on the passage, what does "bipedalism" mean?

the ability to walk on two legs

the ability to forage for food

the ability to use simple tools

the ability to see over tall grass

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Question 3

What can you infer about the term "forage" from the context of the passage?

to look for food

to hunt large animals

to build shelters

to create simple tools

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Question 4

The phrase "these early innovations" in the passage refers to:

the creation of shelter

the development of bipedalism

the use of simple tools

the ability to spot predators

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Question 5

What does the term "adaptation" most likely mean in the passage?

a change that helps survival

a way to communicate

a new invention

a type of food

As hominid communities grew, they began to interact more with each other, leading to the practice of barter, where goods and services were exchanged without using money. These communal activities helped to strengthen social bonds and allowed for the sharing of knowledge and resources. Over time, some groups of hominids undertook migrations, moving from one place to another in search of better living conditions. These extensive movements led to the spread of human populations across the globe and brought about significant demographic changes, influencing the size and structure of communities.

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Question 6

What does the term "barter" most likely mean in the context of the passage?

a method of communication

an exchange of goods and services without using money 

a type of currency

a system of government

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Question 7

In the context of the passage, what does the term "migrations" most likely refer to?

the movement of animals

the movement of people from one place to another

the development of communities

the search for food

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Question 8

What can be inferred about "communal activities" from the context of the passage?

They were only practiced by certain hominid communities.

They helped to create and strengthen social bonds.

They were primarily economic transactions.

They led to conflicts between different groups.

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Question 9

Based on the passage, what does the phrase "extensive movements" most likely refer to?

simple day-to-day travels

trading routes established between communities

rapid population growth within communities

long journeys in search of better living conditions

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Question 10

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What does the passage imply about the impact of migrations on human communities?

Migrations led to the decline of barter systems.

Migrations caused hominid communities to become isolated.

Migrations had no significant impact on communities.

Migrations brought about demographic changes.