Growing Pains
Walking upright had many benefits. The most advantageous of these benefits were _______________
Freeing up our hands or more energy efficient
What primitive tool served as the first must have, multipurpose item for early man and our ancestors?
Hand axe
Neanderthal was well equipped to live in which climate
The cold climate of Ice Age Europe
This important achievement of early civilization distinguishes the period prehistory from history
Development of writing
This state was crippled by a surprise snowstorm in February of 2021. The frigid temperatures caused power outages that created shortages on water, food and heat. Hundreds of people were killed as a result of this crisis in the Lone Star state.
Texas
The loss of body hair made our ancestors vulnerable to the sun, what change helped them against the harsh UV rays?
darkening of skin tones
What was the first animal to be domesticated by humans?
Wolves into dogs
What likely caused our ancestors to give up the nomadic life?
A change in environment caused by the end of the Ice Age
Encountering areas where roaming was not a great option
Writing was necessary for cities to function because ___________
Management of large populations required knowing and organizing more information than a person could easily remember
What popular children's show takes place in a region that was known for nuclear tests during the 1940/50s. This cartoon features a mix of land and sea creatures living out very human lives.
SpongeBob SquarePants
In order to develop a large brain we had to give up our _________
strong jaw
The campfire was a common gathering spot for ancient humans. Time cooking around the campfire is linked to the development of what human behavior?
speech/language
What likely caused our ancient ancestors to migrate out of Africa?
Drought caused by the Ice Age
The success of cities marks the end of this era
Neolithic/Stone Age
What unusual car shot up in popularity due to its use in the hit film, Back to the Future? This cars unique doors really make it stand out. Sadly, these models were discontinued when the company that made them went bankrupt.
DeLorean
The narrowing of the pelvis allowed for bipedalism, but it came with what cost?
More difficulties in child birth
This piece of technology brought about a dietary change that triggered rapid brain growth.
Use of Fire
The most important advantage of the sedentary life vs the nomadic life was __________
better access to food/a more regular diet
Better odds for offspring
This played a crucial role in allowing the human population to grow and cities to eventually emerge
Irrigation for farming
Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced the iconic phrase, "I'll be back" in what science fiction hit from the 1980s?
The Terminator
Changes in the body are not uncommon, but every change comes requires a properly placed and timed __________. This mechanism in biology allows for all the diversity of life.
mutations
Most of the earliest tools were made of stone. Before metal this material was used (but rarely used now)
Bone
What evidence tells us that Neanderthal had short, brutal lives?
The condition of their remains- broken bones and trauma to their skeletons
Many early communities created a social order with this at the top
Chief
O.J. Simpson was able to avoid a guilty verdict in the murder trial of his ex-wife. What article of clothing was used in Simpson's defense during the trial?
Glove- "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit."