CBSE Class 9 Social Science Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. According to the passage 'Why Should We Study Early Human History?', biological evolution refers to:

A the gradual development of physical and genetic traits in humans over time B the invention of tools and technology by early humans C the migration patterns of early human communities D the formation of social and cultural groups among early humans

2. According to the passage 'Why Should We Study Early Human History?', cultural evolution explains:

A how human societies change over time B the development of physical traits in humans C the reasons for extinction of early humans D the migration patterns of animals

3. According to the passage 'Why Should We Study Early Human History?', it is important to study early human history because:

A it helps us understand how humans adapted and survived over time. B it tells us about the future of technology. C it explains why modern cities were built. D it shows us how to solve mathematical problems.

4. What does 'Homo erectus' refer to?

A An upright or bipedal human ancestor B A modern human C An early hominin D A type of animal

5. What are 'Hominins'?

A A group that includes only modern humans B A group that includes modern humans and our early human-like ancestors C A group that includes only Homo erectus D A group that includes only animals

6. According to the passage, what laid the foundation for the emergence of civilisation?

A Hunting and gathering B The ability to produce surplus food and material goods C Migration out of Africa D Development of stone tools

7. Fill in the blank: Homo erectus was the first ______ to exit Africa.

A hominin B reptile C bird D fish

8. Based on the map and passage, the potential routes taken by early Homo dispersal out of Africa included which of the following?

A Through the Levant into Eurasia B Directly across the Atlantic Ocean C Via the Arctic Circle D Southward into Antarctica

9. Homo erectus used stone tools such as hand axes and cleavers.

A True B False

10. When did the earliest ancestors begin to move out of Africa according to the passage?

A Around 2 million years ago B Around 125,000 years ago C Around 500,000 years ago D Around 10,000 years ago