GOSNELL World History Bell Ringer August 12-16
Monday 8/12 Which of the following was men’s most important discovery during the Paleolithic period? A: Wheel B: Sail C: Plow D: Fire
Tuesday 8/13 The African proverb, “Until the lions have their historians, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter,” conveys which of the following? a. common people need to know how to write so they can tell their story b. history usually reflects the viewpoint of the victors c. lions are not human and do not have a history d. the concept of history is much different in the United States than it is in Africa
Wednesday 8/14 Tools made of wood, bone, and stone were weapons from which of the following? A: Paleolithic Period B: Neolithic Period C: Old Kingdom D: New Kingdom
Thursday 8/15 Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering? A: conditions for women improved B: the incidence of disease declined C: population densities increased D: degradation of the environment lessened
Friday 8/16 All of the following are characteristics of Neolithic man except for which of the following? A: He became a farmer B: He domesticated animals C: He tilled the soil D: He made tools out of wood, bone, and stone