Early Humans: Uncover the Origins of Our Ancestors

Question 1

Which of these was **not** a major challenge faced by early humans?

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Creating large communities

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Finding food and shelter

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Protecting themselves from predators

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Adapting to changing climates

Question 2

Which of these was an important tool that early humans used?

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Stone hand axe

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Wheel

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Iron plow

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Steam engine

Question 3

Where do scientists believe that humans first started living?

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Africa

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Europe

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Asia

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Australia

Question 4

Which of these was a characteristic of early human societies?

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Moving from place to place

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Large populations

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Complex social structures

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Advanced systems of farming

Question 5

Which of these was **not** a reason why early humans started living in permanent settlements?

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Development of written language

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More reliable sources of food

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Increasing population size

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Discovery of farming

Question 6

Early humans went through many significant changes in their environment. Which of these was **not** a major change that they experienced?

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Increased sea levels

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Ice ages

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Volcanic eruptions

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Floods

Question 7

What is the significance of cave paintings like those found at Lascaux?

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They provide evidence of early human culture and artistic expression.

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They tell us about the animals that early humans hunted.

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They show us what the climate was like during the Stone Age.

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They allow us to listen to the voices of early humans.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a way that early humans lived?

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Growing crops

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In groups

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In caves

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By hunting wild animals

Question 9

Which of these was NOT a tool used by early humans?

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Iron tools

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Stone axes

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Wooden spears

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Fire starters

Question 10

What is one way that early humans used to travel?

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Walking

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Sailing in boats

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Riding on horses

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Using chariots

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a feature of early human culture?

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Farming

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Art like paintings and music

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Belief in spirits or gods

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Language

Question 12

What is the name of the period in human history when early humans first appeared?

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Paleolithic Era

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Stone Age

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Iron Age

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Bronze Age

Question 13

Early humans made tools from a variety of materials. Which of these was NOT a common material?

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Plastic

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Stone

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Wood

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Bone

Question 14

Early humans lived in a changing and challenging environment. Which of these was NOT a challenge they faced?

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Overpopulation

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Climate change

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Lack of resources

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Predators

Question 15

Where is the earliest evidence of human life found?

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Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

Question 16

Early humans developed their own unique culture. What is NOT a characteristic of early human culture?

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Writing

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Storytelling

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Cave paintings

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Religious beliefs

Question 17

Which of these is the correct order of the Stone Age periods?

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Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic

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Neolithic, Mesolithic, Paleolithic

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Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Neolithic

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Neolithic, Paleolithic, Mesolithic

Question 18

What is the name of the process by which early humans learned to live in their environment?

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Adaptation

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Evolution

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Domestication

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Migration

Question 19

Early humans lived in a variety of environments. Which of these was NOT a common type of environment?

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Underwater

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Forests

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Grasslands

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Deserts

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a feature of early humans?

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Had skilled farming systems

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Lived in caves and shelters

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Relied on hunting and gathering

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Used stone tools

Question 21

Which of the following was NOT a tool used by early humans?

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Iron tools

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Stone axes

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Wooden spears

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Animal skin clothing

Question 22

Early humans lived in a time period known as the:

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Stone Age

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New Stone Age

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

Question 23

What do scientists think was the main reason early humans started moving around?

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They were looking for new and better sources of food

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The weather was changing and they needed to find warmer places

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There were wars and they had to escape from enemies

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Volcanoes were erupting and they had to find safer places to live

Question 24

Which continent is where the first humans are thought to have lived?

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Africa

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Europe

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Asia

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North America

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Stone Age?

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People lived in permanent villages

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People used tools made of stone

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People hunted and gathered for food

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People discovered how to make fire

Question 26

What did early humans primarily rely on for their food?

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Hunting and gathering

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Farming

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Fishing

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Raising livestock

Question 27

What were the tools used by early humans mainly made of?

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Stone

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Iron

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Bronze

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Copper

Question 28

What is the main source of information about early human life?

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Archaeological discoveries

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Written records

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Oral traditions

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Historical documents

Question 29

Which of these activities was NOT commonly practiced by early humans?

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Attending school

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Creating art

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Sharing stories

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Crafting tools

Question 30

What was the primary way that early humans obtained food?

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Hunting animals and gathering plants

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Trading with other groups

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Fishing

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Growing crops

Question 31

Which of the following was NOT a type of tool used by early humans?

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Metal tools

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Bone tools

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Wooden tools

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Stone tools

Question 32

Fire was a very important discovery for early humans. Which of the following reasons is NOT a benefit that fire provided?

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It allowed them to travel faster

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It allowed them to cook food

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It provided warmth and protection

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It kept predators away

Question 33

Where is believed to be the place where the first humans evolved?

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Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

Question 34

What is the significance of the discovery of the Lucy fossil?

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It provided evidence that early hominids walked upright

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It revealed the existence of a new species of human

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It proved that humans evolved in Europe

Question 35

Which of the following is the earliest known species of humans?

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

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Homo sapiens

Question 36

Where did the earliest humans live?

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Africa

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Europe

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South America

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Asia

Question 37

What was the main source of food for early humans?

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Hunting and gathering

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Farming

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Fishing

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Herding

Question 38

Which of the following materials was NOT used by early humans to make tools?

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Metal

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Bone

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Stone

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Wood

Question 39

What was the significance of fire for early humans?

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Provided warmth, protection, and allowed for cooked food

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Only used for religious rituals

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Used for hunting only

Question 40

What is believed to be the main reason for the migration of early humans out of Africa?

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Search for food and resources

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Climate change

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Disease

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Warfare

Question 41

What is the term used to describe the period of time when early humans lived in caves and rock shelters?

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Paleolithic Era

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Mesolithic Era

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Bronze Age

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Neolithic Era

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a form of evidence used to study early humans?

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Written records

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Archaeological findings

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Fossil remains

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DNA analysis

Question 43

Why is it important to study early humans?

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It provides insights into our own evolution and origins

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It is only for entertainment purposes

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It has no relevance to modern life

Question 44

Early humans were known as hunter-gatherers. What does this mean they did for survival?

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They hunted animals and gathered plants for food.

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They relied solely on fishing for food.

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They farmed crops and raised livestock.

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They traded goods with other groups.

Question 45

Why did early humans migrate from Africa to other parts of the world?

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They followed migrating animals and sought new sources of food.

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They were escaping from wars and conflicts.

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They were looking for new places to build houses.

Question 46

Which of these tools was NOT commonly used by early humans?

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Metal swords

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Bone needles

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Wooden spears

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Stone hand axes

Question 47

How did controlling fire benefit early humans?

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It provided warmth, light, protection from predators, and a way to cook food.

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It helped them to communicate over long distances.

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It allowed them to build more advanced tools.

Question 48

What is the name of the earliest known human ancestor, who lived in Africa millions of years ago?

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Australopithecus

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Homo erectus

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Homo habilis

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Neanderthal

Question 49

Imagine you are an early human. Which of these activities would you likely do on a daily basis?

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Search for food and water, make tools, build shelter, and care for children.

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Work in a factory, shop for groceries, and drive a car.

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Read books, play games, and attend school.

Question 50

What is the main difference between early humans and modern humans?

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Modern humans have more advanced technology and a more complex society.

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Modern humans have different genes.

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Modern humans are taller and stronger.

Question 51

Which of these is an example of how early humans used art to express themselves?

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Cave paintings depicting animals and daily life.

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Writing stories and poems on scrolls.

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Building elaborate statues and monuments.

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Playing musical instruments and singing.