Origins Of Civilizations Test Practice

What was a benefit early humans experienced by increased farming?

• Moving their homes with the season

• Food surpluses

• Need for less land

• Threats from invaders

What was the major shift in lifestyle during the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• Humans began fishing

• Humans began hunting

• Humans began farming

• Humans began trading

What area of the planet did the earliest humans live?

• North America

• South America

• Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

Which social class made up most the population of the first civilizations?

• Priests and rulers

• Slaves

• Farmers and skilled workers

• Soldiers

What made Homo Sapiens more advanced than other species of early humans?

• Use of tools

• Use of fire

• Advanced language

• Iphones...

The earliest civilizations began near what geographical feature?

• Rivers with fertile soil

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Deserts

Why are the cave paintings in Lascaux France studied by Archaeologist?

• They show humans had become more complex

• They display ancient hunting practices

• They are worth a lot of money

• They are the first piece of evidence of humans in Europe

Due to increased food supplies, people did not have to farm to survive. Instead, they could provide other services to their communities like being a metal worker, a soldier, or a priest. This is known as what?

• Agriculture

• Job Specialization

• Migration

• Employment

How did job specialization improve society?

• Created social classes

• Produced a variety of goods and services.

• Increased religion and spirituality.

• Lead people to move to different parts of the planet

Which of the following was NOT created as a result of the Agricultural Revolution

• Food surpluses

• Permanent Settlements

• Different clothing options

• Food shortages