Chapter: 01. Evolution of Human Beings
1. How long ago did the earliest human-like beings, known as hominids, appear on Earth?
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2. What did you learn in the Topic "Evolution of Human Beings"?
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3. What was the advantage of human beings having larger brains compared to other animals?
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4. What type of dwelling did hunter-gatherers use for protection against wild animals?
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5. What materials did early humans use to cover themselves?
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6. How did hominids communicate since they could not speak?
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7. What is the scientific term for the remains of living things or impressions left by them on rocks?
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8. Describe one key physical difference between hominids and modern humans regarding their posture.
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9. Why were early humans referred to as "hunter-gatherers"?
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10. What environmental benefit do earthen pots have over plastic ones?
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11. What important development in early humans allowed them to balance themselves on their feet and walk without using their hands?
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12. What ability did early humans gain that allowed them to make tools and pick up things?
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13. What does an archaeologist study to understand the lifestyle of people from the past?
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14. What are two examples of sources that provide information about early humans?
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