The Stone Age: A Journey into the Earliest Period of Human History

Question 1

What was the main way that Paleolithic people got their food?

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Hunting and gathering

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Growing crops

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Trading with other groups

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Raising animals

Question 2

Which activity was NOT common during the Paleolithic Era?

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Farming crops

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Using stone tools

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Hunting animals

Question 3

In the Paleolithic Era, how were responsibilities shared among members of early human groups?

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Based on age and gender

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Equally, regardless of age or gender

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Only by the strongest members

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Randomly, without considering skills

Question 4

Paleolithic humans primarily obtained their food through:

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Hunting and gathering

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Agriculture

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Animal domestication

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Fishing

Question 5

Which of these tools was not commonly used by Paleolithic humans?

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Metal knife

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Stone axe

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Flint arrowhead

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Wooden spear

Question 6

The Paleolithic Era spanned approximately:

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2.6 million to 10,000 years ago

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10,000 to 5,000 years ago

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5,000 to 2,000 years ago

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2,000 years ago to present

Question 7

How did Paleolithic people adjust to living in different places like forests, grasslands, and near the coast?

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They made different houses and tools for each place.

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They hunted the same animals and gathered the same plants no matter where they lived.

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They didn't change how they lived based on where they were.

Question 8

Which environmental change during the Paleolithic Era significantly impacted human lifestyles?

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Glacial cycles

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Rising sea levels

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Increased volcanic activity

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The development of large deserts

Question 9

During the Paleolithic Era, which of these was NOT a primary means of survival for early humans?

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Agriculture

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Hunting animals

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Gathering plants

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Making tools

Question 10

Which type of early human is believed to be the ancestor of modern humans?

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Homo sapiens

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

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Australopithecus afarensis

Question 11

What are the Lascaux cave paintings known for?

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Showing early human art and stories

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Containing hunting instructions

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Depicting religious rituals

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Providing evidence of early writing

Question 12

What materials were mainly used by Paleolithic humans to create their tools and weapons?

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Stone and bone

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Metal and wood

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Clay and flint

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Wood and animal skin

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a legacy of the Paleolithic Era that still exists today?

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Written language

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Stone tools

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Cave paintings

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Hunting techniques

Question 14

How long ago did the Paleolithic Era start?

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About 2.6 million years ago

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About 10,000 years ago

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About 100,000 years ago

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About 50,000 years ago

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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Development of agriculture

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Use of stone tools

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Hunting and gathering for food

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Use of fire

Question 16

What is the key difference between a Paleolithic tool and a Neolithic tool?

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Paleolithic tools are made of stone, while Neolithic tools are made of metal

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Paleolithic tools are more refined and specialized than Neolithic tools

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Neolithic tools are typically larger and heavier than Paleolithic tools

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There is no difference between Paleolithic and Neolithic tools

Question 17

What was the period in human history called when people first started using stone tools?

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The Paleolithic Era

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The Neolithic Era

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The Mesolithic Era

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The Bronze Age

Question 18

What was a special feature of life during the Paleolithic Era?

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Hunting and gathering was the main way of getting food

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Farming was the main way of getting food

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People lived in permanent settlements

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People had already invented writing

Question 19

What is the name for the large, shaped stone tools that people used for cutting and scraping?

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Handaxes

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Spearheads

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Arrowheads

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Burins

Question 20

What was the main food source for people in the Paleolithic Era?

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Hunting and gathering

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Growing crops

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Fishing

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Trading with other groups

Question 21

How did the climate in Europe during the Paleolithic Era affect where people lived?

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During ice ages, people had to move to warmer places.

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The climate was always warm, so people could live anywhere.

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The climate was too cold for people to live in Europe.

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The climate didn't affect where people lived.

Question 22

How did the Paleolithic Era influence the development of human culture?

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It laid the foundation for art, music, and storytelling.

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It established the rules and governments that we have today.

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It invented the wheel.

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It led to the development of computers.

Question 23

What was a characteristic NOT found during the Paleolithic Era?

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Farming

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Use of stone tools

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Hunting and gathering

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Nomadic lifestyle

Question 24

Which was NOT a reason for the nomadic lifestyle of Paleolithic people?

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Settlements with permanent shelters

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Search for food

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Seasonal changes

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Warfare

Question 25

How did different groups of people show their unique cultures during the Paleolithic Era?

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Creating different art

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Using similar tools

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Sharing the same beliefs

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Speaking the same language

Question 26

What was the most significant long-term impact of the Paleolithic Era on human societies?

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The development of the basis for later cultural, technological, and social progress

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The beginning of farming

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The building of permanent villages

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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Agriculture

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Hunting and gathering

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Use of stone tools

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Nomad lifestyle

Question 28

What made the discovery of the Lascaux Caves significant?

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Revealed exceptional examples of early human art

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Provided evidence of the climate during the Paleolithic Era

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Discovered the oldest fossil remains of our ancestors

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Confirmed the existence of domesticated animals

Question 29

What was a primary use for the hand axe?

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Hunting animals

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Chopping wood

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Building shelters

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Crafting clothing

Question 30

Which theory suggests that humans evolved from ape-like ancestors in Africa?

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Out of Africa Theory

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Multiregional Theory

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Punctuated Equilibrium Theory

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Gradual Evolution Theory

Question 31

What was the role of the shaman in Paleolithic society?

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Religious leader and healer

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Skilled hunter

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Leader of the tribe

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Teacher for the children

Question 32

What is a key characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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People used tools made from natural materials.

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People lived in permanent settlements and farmed.

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People had written languages and created cave paintings.

Question 33

What was the main way people found food in the Paleolithic Era?

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Hunting and gathering

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Farming

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Trading

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Fishing

Question 34

What important discovery helped humans survive in colder climates during the Paleolithic Era?

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Fire

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Domesticated dogs

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Agriculture

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The wheel

Question 35

What was the period of extreme cold and ice cover during the Paleolithic Era known as?

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Ice Age

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Iron Age

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Stone Age

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Bronze Age

Question 36

Which activity was NOT characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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Agriculture

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Stone toolmaking

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Gathering

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Hunting

Question 37

How did Paleolithic people primarily obtain their food?

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Hunting and gathering

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Trading

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Farming

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Fishing

Question 38

Which type of tool was commonly used by Paleolithic people?

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Stone tools

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Metal tools

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Wooden tools

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Plastic tools

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of Paleolithic art?

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Cave paintings

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Architecture

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Sculptures

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Renaissance paintings

Question 40

Where did Paleolithic people primarily live?

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Caves and rock shelters

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Tents

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Houses

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Tree houses

Question 41

Which factor contributed to the end of the Paleolithic Era and the beginning of the Neolithic Era?

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Development of agriculture

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Population growth

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Climate change

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Warfare

Question 42

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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Stone tool use

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Permanent settlements

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Use of metal tools

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Farming

Question 43

What was the primary source of food for humans in the Paleolithic Era?

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Hunting and gathering

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Farming

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Scavenging

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Fishing

Question 44

Which of the following tools was essential for hunting in the Paleolithic Era?

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Spear

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Bow and arrow

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Plough

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Axe

Question 45

What is believed to be the purpose of the cave paintings created during the Paleolithic Era?

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Communication and storytelling

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Educational lessons

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Artistic expression

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Religious ceremonies

Question 46

Which of the following is a key difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras?

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Development of agriculture

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Use of stone tools

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Hunter-gatherer lifestyle

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Presence of cave paintings

Question 47

What is the significance of the Neanderthal fossil discovery?

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Evidence of an extinct hominid species

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Confirmation of human evolution

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Proof of ancient human migration

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Indication of the earliest use of tools

Question 48

What is the name of the earliest known hominid species?

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Australopithecus

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Homo sapiens

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

Question 49

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

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Permanent settlements

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Advanced toolmaking

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Development of art and music

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Emergence of specialized hunting techniques