First Peoples, First Farmers: Most of History in a Single Chapter, To 4000 B.C.E.

Chapter 1 Considering the Evidence Documents and Visual Sources Quiz

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1. In what way was Nisa's description of sex and marriage in San society most similar to contemporary society in the United States?

In both societies individuals generally have the freedom to choose their spouse without interference from their parents.

Both societies possess similar sexual double standards which make it is more acceptable for men than women to take on multiple lovers.

In both societies marriage is common but not necessarily a lifetime commitment.

Both societies strongly discourage sex before marriage.

Correct. The answer is c. Both societies have well defined marriage customs which include the possibility of ending a relationship.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Both societies have well defined marriage customs which include the possibility of ending a relationship.

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2. Which of the following can reasonably be inferred from Lascaux Rock Art (Visual Source 1.1)?

That all three figures in this composition were most likely drawn at the same time.

That the image was most likely created by someone with significant spiritual authority in their community.

That the bird like features along with the staff or mace with a bird shaped head make it probable that that people regularly dressed up as birds while hunting.

That hunting likely played some role in the life of the artist.

Correct. The answer is d. The subject matter of the painting provides strong evidence that hunting was significant to the artist and his or her community.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The subject matter of the painting provides strong evidence that hunting was significant to the artist and his or her community.

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3. Which of the following features of Women, Men and Religion in Çatalhüyük (Visual Source 1.2) supports James Mellaart's assertion that the image reflected a powerful cult of the ancient "mother Goddess"?

The authoritative pose of the figure on a throne.

The figure's male attributes usually associated with military prowess.

The recovery of the statue from a temple complex that was controlled by priestesses.

The high status clothing that drapes the figure.

Correct. The answer is a. The authoritative pose of the figure, enthroned and flanked by lionesses supports Mellaart's assertion.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The authoritative pose of the figure, enthroned and flanked by lionesses supports Mellaart's assertion.

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4. Which of the following assertions is fully supported by the archeological evidence concerning Otzi the Iceman (Visual Source 1.3)?

Otzi's killer removed the shaft of the arrow which killed him in order to avoid being identified.

Otzi's diet consisted of both agricultural products and those hunted in the wild.

Otzi was a semi-nomadic herder killed in a skirmish with local people.

Otzi lacked metal tools despite living during a period when they were becoming increasingly common in southern Europe.

Correct. The answer is b. Otzi's digestive track contained wild goat and dear meat as well as threshed and processed wheat.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Otzi's digestive track contained wild goat and dear meat as well as threshed and processed wheat.

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5. The Stonehenge archeological site provides strong evidence that

it was built as an astronomical observatory for a new and powerful priestly class.

the society which built it was able to focus and organize the labor of significant numbers of people.

it was built as a cemetery and continued to be used as such for 1500 years.

the society which built it possessed a strong belief in a single all powerful god.

Correct. The answer is b. Transporting rocks as heavy as 50 tons over 240 miles required significant amounts of organized labor.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Transporting rocks as heavy as 50 tons over 240 miles required significant amounts of organized labor.

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6. What mysteries do the physical remains of Otzi (Visual Source 1.2) and Stonehenge (Visual Source 1.4) leave unexplained?

The physical remains cannot explain the motivations that led to Otzi's murder or the building of Stonehenge.

The physical remains provide no insight into the daily lives of Neolithic peoples.

The physical remains cannot cast light on the technological abilities of Neolithic societies.

The physical remains provide no insight into the organization of Neolithic communities.

Correct. The answer is a. In both cases evidence concerning the motivations of those involved in the creation of these sites is open to interpretation and speculation.

Incorrect. The answer is a. In both cases evidence concerning the motivations of those involved in the creation of these sites is open to interpretation and speculation.

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