Early Human Farming Flashcard

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What allowed humans to settle in one place instead of moving constantly?

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Climate change made farming possible

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Where did some of the earliest farming communities develop?

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Fertile Crescent

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What was one of the first crops cultivated by early farmers?

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Wheat

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Why was farming a big change for early humans?

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It allowed people to stay in one place and grow food

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How did domesticating animals help early humans?

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It provided food, labor, and transportation

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What was a challenge early farmers faced?

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Wild animals destroyed crops

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What happened as a result of food surpluses?

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People had extra time to develop new skills

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Which of the following was NOT an early farming tool? Plows, Sickles, Grinding stones

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Metal swords

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How did rivers help early farming societies?

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They provided water and fertile soil for farming

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What was one major effect of farming on human societies?

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People developed permanent settlements