Look at the table.
Cause Effect
use of fire allowed early humans to live in places that would have otherwise been too cold
Which of the following would an archaeologist study in order to come up with the conclusion in the table?
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Responses
the diary entries from early humans
the diary entries from early humans
the artifacts that early humans left behind
the artifacts that early humans left behind
the oral traditions that early humans passed down
the oral traditions that early humans passed down
the fossilized bones of animals in the same area
the artifacts that early humans left behind
Are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. An archaeologist studies artifacts left behind by early humans in order to understand their behaviors, practices, and technology. In this case, studying artifacts would provide evidence of early humans' use of fire and how it allowed them to live in colder places.
Select the region of the world where scientists think the first humans lived.
(1 point)
A map shows the continent of Africa and the Middle East, as well as the island of Madagascar.
Africa
Where in africa?
Scientists believe that the first humans lived in the continent of Africa, specifically in the region known as the Great Rift Valley. This region stretches from Ethiopia to Tanzania in East Africa. It is in this area that some of the earliest human fossils and archaeological evidence have been found.
Which of the following correctly describes the lifestyle of the earliest humans such as Homo habilis? Select the three correct answers.
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Responses
They made use of tools and weapons.
They made use of tools and weapons.
They tended to settle in one area and raise crops.
They tended to settle in one area and raise crops.
They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.
They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.
They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.
They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.
They spent more time in trees than on the ground.
The correct answers are:
- They made use of tools and weapons.
- They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.
- They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.