AFST 235 utk exam 1 questions &
answers 2025/2026
The first hominin to migrate out of Africa was the: - ANSWERSHomo erectus
In ancient egypt, if you were poor, what would most likely happen to your body after you've
died? - ANSWERSit would be buried in a shallow grave
In ancient egypt, if you were wealthy, what would most likely happen to your body after you've
died? - ANSWERSYour body would be entombed in a large structure
Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Peru, and China all developed some of the earliest civilizations
known to humankind. Which of the following did these early civilizations have in common? -
ANSWERSAll five evolved near a water source
What role did food surpluses play in the development of early river valley civilizations? -
ANSWERSit created specialization of labor
The individual responsible for the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt was: - ANSWERSMenes
Ancient Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife. - ANSWERSfalse
Which of the following would NOT be considered a natural barrier that affected ancient
Egyptian civilization? - ANSWERSThe Nile River
How did Egypt and Nubia interact as civilizations during the second millennium BCE? -
ANSWERSEgypt colonized Nubia
,Hannibal Barca of Carthage invaded Italy prompting the start of the _______ Punic War. -
ANSWERSsecond
Which of the following CANNOT be said about the Library of Alexandria? - ANSWERSIt held
numerous books within its five-story high structure.
Evidence suggests that Egypt traded with who? - ANSWERSMesopotamia
The origins of humanity lie in which of the following continents? - ANSWERSAfrica
Australopithecus (aka the "Southern Ape Man") was found in: - ANSWERSSouthern Africa
After the first Punic War, ____________ became Rome's first province. - ANSWERSSicily
In anthropology, the term homo habilis essentially means: - ANSWERSHandy Man
Egyptian Hieroglyphics... - ANSWERSused sacred characters as picture signs.
Which occupation played a major role in the establishment of permanent settlements in ancient
Egypt? - ANSWERSfarming
The artifact that allowed for the translation and understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs was
called the: - ANSWERSRosetta Stone
The Roman empire reached its height after the _________ Punic War. - ANSWERSthird
, One defining characteristic of Egypt's "Old Kingdom" was its: - ANSWERSmagnificent stone
structures.
What can be easily said about the Nile River and its relationship to ancient Egyptians? -
ANSWERSIts flooding was predictable and therefore did not require any type of irrigation
system.
The Rosetta Stone is inscribed with three scripts. The are: - ANSWERSancient, popular, and
Greek.
Who defeated Hannibal Barca? - ANSWERSScipio Africanus.
Ancient Egyptians: - ANSWERSinfluenced the development and culture of Greece and later
Western civilizations.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why early settled communities developed?
They were able to respond to the challenges of settled community life.
They were able to manage water resources and create food surpluses.
They survived through cooperation and mutual assistance.
They chose their food sources wisely and when these sources were depleted, they readily found
additional food sources elsewhere. - ANSWERSThey chose their food sources wisely and when
these sources were depleted, they readily found additional food sources elsewhere.
The builder of the first "pyramid" was: - ANSWERSImhotep
answers 2025/2026
The first hominin to migrate out of Africa was the: - ANSWERSHomo erectus
In ancient egypt, if you were poor, what would most likely happen to your body after you've
died? - ANSWERSit would be buried in a shallow grave
In ancient egypt, if you were wealthy, what would most likely happen to your body after you've
died? - ANSWERSYour body would be entombed in a large structure
Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Peru, and China all developed some of the earliest civilizations
known to humankind. Which of the following did these early civilizations have in common? -
ANSWERSAll five evolved near a water source
What role did food surpluses play in the development of early river valley civilizations? -
ANSWERSit created specialization of labor
The individual responsible for the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt was: - ANSWERSMenes
Ancient Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife. - ANSWERSfalse
Which of the following would NOT be considered a natural barrier that affected ancient
Egyptian civilization? - ANSWERSThe Nile River
How did Egypt and Nubia interact as civilizations during the second millennium BCE? -
ANSWERSEgypt colonized Nubia
,Hannibal Barca of Carthage invaded Italy prompting the start of the _______ Punic War. -
ANSWERSsecond
Which of the following CANNOT be said about the Library of Alexandria? - ANSWERSIt held
numerous books within its five-story high structure.
Evidence suggests that Egypt traded with who? - ANSWERSMesopotamia
The origins of humanity lie in which of the following continents? - ANSWERSAfrica
Australopithecus (aka the "Southern Ape Man") was found in: - ANSWERSSouthern Africa
After the first Punic War, ____________ became Rome's first province. - ANSWERSSicily
In anthropology, the term homo habilis essentially means: - ANSWERSHandy Man
Egyptian Hieroglyphics... - ANSWERSused sacred characters as picture signs.
Which occupation played a major role in the establishment of permanent settlements in ancient
Egypt? - ANSWERSfarming
The artifact that allowed for the translation and understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs was
called the: - ANSWERSRosetta Stone
The Roman empire reached its height after the _________ Punic War. - ANSWERSthird
, One defining characteristic of Egypt's "Old Kingdom" was its: - ANSWERSmagnificent stone
structures.
What can be easily said about the Nile River and its relationship to ancient Egyptians? -
ANSWERSIts flooding was predictable and therefore did not require any type of irrigation
system.
The Rosetta Stone is inscribed with three scripts. The are: - ANSWERSancient, popular, and
Greek.
Who defeated Hannibal Barca? - ANSWERSScipio Africanus.
Ancient Egyptians: - ANSWERSinfluenced the development and culture of Greece and later
Western civilizations.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why early settled communities developed?
They were able to respond to the challenges of settled community life.
They were able to manage water resources and create food surpluses.
They survived through cooperation and mutual assistance.
They chose their food sources wisely and when these sources were depleted, they readily found
additional food sources elsewhere. - ANSWERSThey chose their food sources wisely and when
these sources were depleted, they readily found additional food sources elsewhere.
The builder of the first "pyramid" was: - ANSWERSImhotep
