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Image Based Questions

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Question 1

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a) What term, the best describes the individuals likely depicted in this image?

Answer: The individuals depicted in this image are most likely hominids, which were early human-like beings resembling apes.

b) Describe two physical characteristics of this species to have that are different from modern humans.

Answer: These hominids would likely have small foreheads and long arms that might reach down to their knees. They would also likely be shown with bodies covered in thick hair and possibly a stooped posture, as they could not stand fully upright like modern humans.

c) What kind of environment do you think these species lived in, and what might they be doing?

Answer: These hominids likely lived in natural environments such as savannas or woodlands. They might be foraging for food like fruits or roots, or simply moving through their territory, as they were not yet advanced hunters or tool-makers in the very early stages.

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Question 2

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a) What aspects of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle are likely being shown in this picture?

Answer: The picture likely shows several aspects of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle: hunting (returning with an animal), gathering (collecting plants), and the use of shelter (a cave entrance). It might also depict community living and the use of fire.

b) What kind of clothing might these hunter-gatherers be wearing?

Answer: These hunter-gatherers would likely be wearing animal skins and possibly using leaves to cover themselves for protection and warmth.

c) Why was moving from place to place an important part of the hunter-gatherer's life?

Answer: Moving from place to place was crucial for hunter-gatherers because they relied on the natural resources of an area for food. Once they had hunted the available animals or gathered the edible plants in one location, they needed to move to a new area to find fresh food supplies.

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Question 3

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a) What are these kinds of drawings called, and where would they typically be found?

Answer: These kinds of drawings are called cave paintings. They would typically be found on the walls and ceilings of caves or rock shelters where early humans lived.

b) Who do you think created these paintings, and what materials might they have used?

Answer: Early humans, specifically hunter-gatherers, are thought to have created these paintings. They likely used natural pigments such as charcoal for black, and ochre (a type of clay) for reds, yellows, and browns, mixed with water or animal fat, and applied with their fingers, reeds, or primitive brushes.

c) How do discoveries like these help historians understand early human life?

Answer: Discoveries like cave paintings are valuable sources of information for historians. They provide insights into what animals early humans hunted, their hunting techniques, their beliefs or rituals, and their artistic abilities, offering a glimpse into their daily lives and culture that cannot be found from bones or tools alone.

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Question 4

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a) What are the objects likely displayed in this picture, and what general term from the chapter describes such items made by humans?

Answer: The objects displayed are likely primitive tools used by early humans, such as hand axes, scrapers, or sharpened stones. The general term that describes such items made by humans is artefacts.

b) What material do these tools appear to be primarily made from, and why was this material commonly used?

Answer: These tools appear to be primarily made from stone. Stone was commonly used because it was readily available in the environment and could be shaped (knapped) to create sharp edges or points suitable for cutting, scraping, or hunting.

c) Describe two different ways early humans might have used tools like these in their daily lives.

Answer: Early humans might have used tools like these for various tasks. For example, a sharpened stone or hand axe could be used for butchering animals (cutting meat and scraping hides), while a stone scraper could be used for preparing animal skins for clothing or shelter, or for shaping wood or bone.

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Flashcards

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Crossword Puzzles

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Evolution of Human beings-crossword.pdf

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