Question Paper

Circle the best answer.

Two million years ago, early humans who resembled apes were called... a) Homo sapiens b) Hunter-gatherers c) Hominids d) Archaeologists

To protect themselves from wild animals, where did hunter-gatherers often live? a) In open fields b) In huts they built c) In caves or on treetops d) Near large rivers

According to the "Sources of Information" section, where have the earliest remains of human beings been found? a) Asia b) Europe c) North America d) Africa

Circle T for True or F for False.

T / F The chapter suggests that human beings and dinosaurs lived on Earth at the same time.

T / F Early hominids could not speak but would make growling sounds to communicate.

T / F Early hominids could stand perfectly straight and had small, neat eyebrows.

T / F Archaeologists study things like fossils, tools, and cave paintings to learn about the past.

Complete the sentences with the correct word from your chapter.

The present species of humans, like us, are called _________________.

Early humans who moved from place to place hunting animals and gathering fruits and roots were known as ________________________________________.

Draw a line to match the term on the left with its correct description on the right.

Write a one or two-sentence answer.

Name two things that early hunter-gatherers used to cover their bodies.

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Which body part developed in early humans that gave them the ability to hold objects?

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List three different types of "sources of information" that archaeologists use to study early humans.

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Write your answer in 4-5 complete sentences

Using details from the chapter, describe what early hominids looked like and how they behaved.

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Explain how we get our information about early humans. Who studies this information, and what kinds of things do they look at?

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Look at the image of the cave painting. What do you think this painting tells us about what was important to the person who painted it?

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Compare an early hominid to a modern Homo sapien. List one way their bodies were different and one advantage that humans gained over time.

Difference:

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Advantage:

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Your chapter says that early humans learned to balance on their feet and stand erect. What was the effect of this change? What could they do with their hands once they were free?

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Imagine you are a hunter-gatherer. A very cold winter is coming, and the animals you usually hunt have moved to a warmer place far away. Your group is running out of food. What would your group do to survive?

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On the world map below, find and circle the continent of Africa. Why is this continent important for studying human evolution, according to your chapter?

Hunter-gatherers needed fresh water to survive. where do you think would be a good place for a group of hunter-gatherers to live? (For example, near a mountain, in a desert, or along a river?) Explain why.

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The timeline in your chapter shows different stages of human evolution. Place these species in the correct order, from the earliest (1) to the most recent (4).

_____________________ Homo sapiens

____________________ Homo erectus

____________________ Australopithecus afarensis

____________________ Homo neanderthalensis

The chapter describes how humans changed over millions of years. Describe one major physical change. Now, think about something that has stayed the same (continuity). What is one basic need that both hunter-gatherers and modern humans share?

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Imagine you are an archaeologist who has just discovered an ancient tool made of stone in a cave. Write a short diary entry about your discovery. What do you think the tool was used for? What does it tell you about the people who made it?

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The chapter mentions pottery as an ancient artefact. How does this ancient invention still influence our lives today? (Hint: Think about things you might use in your kitchen or for decoration.)

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Answer Key Prepared by: learnloophq@gmail.com⁠

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Subject: History Chapter 01. The Evolution of Human Beings

Part 1: Factual Recall (What Do You Know?)

a. Multiple Choice:

b. True/False:

c. Fill-in-the-Blank:

d. Matching:

e. Short Answer:

f. Paragraph Answer:

Part 2: Critical Thinking (Let's Think Deeper!)

a. Analysis:

b. Comparison:

c. Cause and Effect:

d. Problem-Solving:

Part 3: Map Skills (Where in the World?)

a. Location:

b. Interpretation:

Part 4: Historical Themes and Concepts (The Big Picture)

a. Timeline:

b. Change and Continuity:

c. Perspectives:

d. Influence:

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Question Paper

Subject: History Chapter 01. The Evolution of Human Beings

Part 1: Factual Recall (What Do You Know?)

a. Multiple Choice:

b. True/False:

c. Fill-in-the-Blank:

d. Matching:

e. Short Answer:

f. Paragraph Answer:

Part 2: Critical Thinking (Let's Think Deeper!)

a. Analysis:

b. Comparison:

c. Cause and Effect:

d. Problem-Solving:

Part 3: Map Skills (Where in the World?)

a. Location:

b. Interpretation:

Part 4: Historical Themes and Concepts (The Big Picture)

a. Timeline:

b. Change and Continuity:

c. Perspectives:

d. Influence:

⁠5-sst-01_Evolution_of_Human_Beings-qp.pdf3.1 MB⁠⁠

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5-sst-01_Evolution_of_Human_Beings-qp.pdf
3.1 MB
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