I. Choose the correct answer
1. The process of evolution is _________.
a. direct
b. indirect
c. gradual
d. fast
2. Tanzania is situated in the continent of _________.
a. Asia
b. Africa
c. America
d. Europe
II. Match the statement with the Reason
1. Statement: Migration of man of different Parts of the world resulted in changes of physic and colour.
Reason: climatic changes.
a. Statement is correct.
b. Reason is wrong.
c. Statement and Reason is correct.
d. Statement and Reason is wrong.
III. Find out the Right pair
a. Australopithecus - Walked on both legs
b. Homo habilis - Upright man
c. Homo erectus - Wise man
d. Homo sapiens - Less protruding face
IV. Fill in the blanks
- Anthropologists unearthed the footprints of early humans in Tanzania.
- Millions of years ago, our ancestors led a nomadic life.
- The main occupations of the ancient humans were hunting and gathering.
- The invention of plough made farming easier.
- Rock paintings are found at Porivarai cave-karikaiyur in Nilgiris.
V. State True or False
- Anthropology is the study of coins. - False
- Homo erectus (Java man) had the knowledge of fire. - True
- The first scientific invention of humans was wheel. - True
- Goat was the first animal to be domesticated by humans. - False
VI. Answer in one word
1. What method is used to find out the age of the excavated materials?
Radio carbon dating
2. What did early humans wear?
Hides of animals, barks, and leaves
3. Where did early humans live?
Caves and mountain ranges
4. Which animal was used for ploughing?
Oxen
5. When did humans settle in one place?
After starting agriculture
VII. Answer the following
1. What is evolution?
Evolution is the process through which humankind changes and develops towards a more advanced stage of life.
2. Write any two characteristics of Homo sapiens?
Two characteristics of Homo sapiens are that they are known as the "Wise man" and are the biological ancestors of "Modern humans."
3. Why did humans move from place to place?
Early humans moved from place to place in search of food. Once the food resources in one area were used up, they moved to another.
4. Describe the ancient methods of hunting?
Ancient humans hunted by going in a group to hunt their prey, or by digging a large pit to trap the animals before hunting them.
5. Why were axes made?
Axes were made to cut trees, remove barks, dig pits, hunt animals, and remove the skin of animals.
6. How would you define archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of prehistoric humans and the materials they used. Excavated material remains are the main source for these studies.
7. What do you know about anthropology?
Anthropology is the study of humans and their evolutionary history. It attempts to achieve a total description of cultural and social phenomena by investigating the whole range of human development and behavior.
X. Answer Grid
The invention of _____ made pot making easier.
Ans: Wheel
Barter system means ____.
Ans: Exchange of goods without involving money
Name any two weapons used by early human for hunting.
Ans: Axes and sharp stone tools
Which is the best stone for making weapons?
Ans: Chikki – mukki kal (flint)
Towns and cities emerged because of _____ and _____.
Ans: Trade and commerce
Which was the first scientific invention of humans?
Ans: The wheel
Identify the pictures in rock paintings.
Ans: Hunting, dancing, and children playing
Which was the main occupation of early humans?
Ans: Hunting and gathering
What do cave paintings tell us?
Ans: They give us information about the past lifestyles of our ancestors.
Where did the early humans live?
Ans: Caves and mountain ranges
_____ is related to the field of archaeology.
Ans: Excavation of material remains
Name any two animals domesticated by early human.
Ans: Dogs and goats