From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers

What change began the Neolithic Age, about 8000 B.C.E.?

• trading

• hunting

• farming

• building

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get their food?

• by hunting and gathering

• by planting and harvesting

• by herding goats and cattle

• by trading over land and sea

The Neolithic Age ended about 3000 B.C.E., with the discovery of how to

• make metal tools.

• weave linen cloth

• tame wild animals

• build brick houses

Why was the Fertile Crescent the site of many early settlements?

• The hills were rich in gold

• The soil was good for crops.

• The forest was full of animals

• The caves were deep and warm.

What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers began to raise plants and animals

• They kept pets for company

• They could travel more easily

• They shared most of the work

• They had a stable food supply

One animal that was domesticated mainly for meat and milk was the

• goat

• mule

• camel

• chicken

Archaeologists have found houses in which the doorways were built high up on the walls. What was the most likely reason for this?

• People grew taller because they had more to eat

• The land around the houses has sunk over the years

• People wanted to be safe from wild animals or enemies

• The lower parts of the walls were covered with paintings.

Why did people in the Neolithic Age live together in larger groups, compared with earlier times?

• They were nomads who moved faster in larger groups.

• They made special goods like baskets and pottery.

• They needed more people for hunting and gathering

• They could grow enough food to support more people

How did dividing up the work help communities produce more to meet their needs?

• Everybody did the same job.

• Most people enjoyed working alone

• Villagers learned to make stone tools

• Individuals developed different skills, such as weaving, tool-making, and others.

What is the best title for these words: Spinners, Weavers, Basket Makers, Toolmakers?

• Trade

• Education

• Community

• Specialized jobs