Name the pre-historic site in Kenya where the Kenyapithecus fossil was discovered

Domesticated animals and crops
Invented more efficient tools to ease his work, Improved stone tools through use of Levallors technique
Invented fire for cooking, lightning, warming and protecting himself from wild animals
Made and lived in caves for more permanent settlements and security
Made clothes out of animal skins
Created leisure activities such as artwork
Developed language for effective communication
Migrated to warmer areas or regions

How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

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Give two limitations of using written records as a source of African History

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Limitations of using written records as a source of African History

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Most of the written records on African History were by foreigners who built their biases in the records.
Some written records on African History contain inaccurate information
Some of the records are not reality available for case of reference
Written records are limited only to those who can read and write.

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Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

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Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

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2005
1. Name two pre- historic sites in Kenya. (2 mks)

2. State two advantages of the discovery of fire by Early Man. (2mks)

2008
1. Identify two ways through which archaeologists obtain information on the history of Kenya. (2 mks)

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What things do archaeologists use to construct the activities of people who lived in pre-history times?

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Things do archaeologists use to construct the activities of people who lived in pre-history times

Looking for regions of tectonics (faulting) associated with fossils and artifacts.
They look for unique features e.g. stone patterns.
Remains of fossils and artifacts dug out by farmers and constructors.
They dig, excavate for artifacts and fossils.
They study artifacts and fossils found.
They make research in regions associated with evolution of man e.g. rift valley.
They classify the artifacts and fossils.
They use chemical and scientific methods to find ages of their findings e.g. carbon 14- dating method
The remains of the weapons that they used
The remains of the tools that they used
The remains of animals found at the prehistoric sites
The remains of plants they lived on

Archaeology process

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Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

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Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

The discovery and use of fire made it possible for early man to keep warm during cold nights and seasons.
Fire enhanced the security of early man as it was kept burning to keep away wild animals and other possible sources of danger.
It was a source of lighting at night, which facilitated other productive activities at night
Fire improved hunting activities of early man as it was used to harden the tips of the tools for hunting
Early man used to extract poison from plants. Which they used for hunting
Fire was used as a source of food preservation method for Example drying meat or fish.
Fire was used to cook food and make it palatable and more nutrition.
Fire was used to bake and harden wood for special use e.g. stools and hoe - sticks
Fire was used as a means of communication

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List two economic activities of early man during the stone Age period

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Economic activities of early man during the stone Age period

Hunting wild animals
Gathering wild fruits, roots and vegetables
Fishing
Crop farming

Administration
Trading
Making stone implements
Pottery

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Name the pre-historic site in Kenya where the Kenyapithecus fossil was discovered

Name the pre-historic site in Kenya where the Kenyapithecus fossil was discovered.

Two industries established by the early man

Two industries established by the early man

Way of life of the early man in the New stone age period

Way of life of the early man in the New stone age period

Uses of tools made by man in the middle stone age period

Uses of tools made by man in the middle stone age period

Give two main economic activities of Homo erectus.

State two uses of Acheulian tools?

State two uses of Acheulian tools?

Explain five ways in which home erectus attempted attempted to improve his way of live

How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Identify five ways in which Homo erectus attempted to improve his way of life (5 marks)

Give two limitations of using written records as a source of African History

Limitations of using written records as a source of African History

Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

EarlyMan - Topical Questions and Answers

What things do archaeologists use to construct the activities of people who lived in pre-history times?

Things do archaeologists use to construct the activities of people who lived in pre-history times

Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

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List two economic activities of early man during the stone Age period

Economic activities of early man during the stone Age period

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Name the pre-historic site in Kenya where the Kenyapithecus fossil was discovered.

Two industries established by the early man

Way of life of the early man in the New stone age period

Uses of tools made by man in the middle stone age period

​State two uses of Acheulian tools?

​How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Identify five ways in which Homo erectus attempted to improve his way of life (5 marks)

Limitations of using written records as a source of African History

​Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

Things do archaeologists use to construct the activities of people who lived in pre-history times

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Economic activities of early man during the stone Age period

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State two uses of Acheulian tools?

How Homo Erectus attempted to improve his life

Describe two theories about the origin of human beings

Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man