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Which period is characterized by the development of stone tools and the control of fire?

Paleolithic

Explanation

Early period marked by stone tool development and fire control.

Which archaeological site in Africa provides evidence of early human behavior, including the use of tools and controlled use of fire?

Olduvai Gorge

Explanation

Olduvai Gorge in Africa provides evidence of early human behavior, including tool use and controlled fire.

What was the primary material used by early humans to create cave paintings?

Pigments

Explanation

Early humans used pigments as the primary material for cave paintings.

Which early human species is known for the discovery and use of controlled fire?

Homo erectus

Explanation

Homo erectus is known for the discovery and use of controlled fire.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Upper Paleolithic period?

Agriculture

Explanation

Agriculture is NOT a characteristic of the Upper Paleolithic period.

What is the name of the early human species that is believed to have created the first known art?

Homo sapiens

Explanation

Early humans credited with creating the first known art.

What is the significance of the Venus figurines found in archaeological sites?

They are believed to be fertility symbols.

Explanation

Venus figurines are interpreted as fertility symbols.

Which early human species is associated with the creation of the Chauvet Cave paintings?

Homo sapiens

Explanation

Chauvet Cave paintings are attributed to Homo sapiens.

Which of the following was NOT a significant adaptation of early humans during the Paleolithic era?

Development of agriculture

Explanation

Agriculture was NOT a significant adaptation during the Paleolithic era.

#10

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of early human cultural expression?

Written language

Explanation

Written language is NOT considered a form of early human cultural expression.

#11

What term is used to describe the period in human prehistory characterized by the widespread use of polished stone tools?

Neolithic

Explanation

Neolithic period is characterized by widespread use of polished stone tools.

#12

Which ancient site is known for its stone pillars arranged in circles and believed to have served as an astronomical observatory?

Göbekli Tepe

Explanation

Göbekli Tepe features stone pillars in circles, possibly an astronomical observatory.

#13

What term is used to describe the practice of preserving the bodies of the deceased through natural or artificial means?

Mummification

Explanation

Preserving bodies through natural or artificial means is known as mummification.

#14

What is the name of the early human species known for its sophisticated cave art in the Altamira Cave?

Cro-Magnon

Explanation

Cro-Magnon humans are known for sophisticated cave art in Altamira Cave.

#15

Which of the following statements about the development of language among early humans is true?

It likely developed gradually over time.

Explanation

Language likely developed gradually over time among early humans.

#16

Which early human species is believed to have been the first to migrate out of Africa?

Homo erectus

Explanation

Homo erectus is believed to be the first early human species to migrate out of Africa.

#17

What is the name of the ancient site in France famous for its extensive cave paintings depicting prehistoric life?

Lascaux Cave

Explanation

Lascaux Cave in France is famous for extensive cave paintings depicting prehistoric life.

Early Human Adaptation and Cultural Expression Quiz

Which period is characterized by the development of stone tools and the control of fire?

Which archaeological site in Africa provides evidence of early human behavior, including the use of tools and controlled use of fire?

What was the primary material used by early humans to create cave paintings?

Which early human species is known for the discovery and use of controlled fire?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Upper Paleolithic period?

What is the name of the early human species that is believed to have created the first known art?

What is the significance of the Venus figurines found in archaeological sites?

Which early human species is associated with the creation of the Chauvet Cave paintings?

Which of the following was NOT a significant adaptation of early humans during the Paleolithic era?

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of early human cultural expression?

What term is used to describe the period in human prehistory characterized by the widespread use of polished stone tools?

Which ancient site is known for its stone pillars arranged in circles and believed to have served as an astronomical observatory?

What term is used to describe the practice of preserving the bodies of the deceased through natural or artificial means?

What is the name of the early human species known for its sophisticated cave art in the Altamira Cave?

Which of the following statements about the development of language among early humans is true?

Which early human species is believed to have been the first to migrate out of Africa?

What is the name of the ancient site in France famous for its extensive cave paintings depicting prehistoric life?

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