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AC-Introduction

Early Man & Tools of Historians

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What is the time machine hidden in every human being? Blood & DNA
What continent is considered the birthplace of all humans? Africa
What nearly caused the extinction of humans between 50,000 and 70,000 years ago? Ice Age
Why did early humans move from out of Africa? Drought
When humans moved out of Africa where did they go next? Australia
When early humans moved out of Africa why did they go east instead of north? Ice Age in north
Why did migrants into Europe eventually become lighter skinned? Adaptation to absorb more Vitamin D from the sun
Define "prehistory". Before writing
Define "history". To write
What does "B.C." stand for? Before Christ
What does "A.D." stand for? Latin for anno domini - in the year of our lord
What does "C.E." stand for? Common Era
What does "B.C.E." stand for? Before the Common Era
How do you calculate how much time has passed when using a B.C. date and an A.D. date? Add the two numbers
How do you calculate how much time has passed when using a B.C. date and a B.C. date? Subtract the two numbers
How do you calculate how much time has passed when using an A.D. date and an A.D. date? Subtract the two numbers
How do you determine what century a date occurs? Cover the last two numbers and add one
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