Neolithic Revolution & Early Agriculture Civilizations

Which statement best explains why early nomads began to settle in the Fertile Crescent?

• The region was well-protected by natural defenses.

• The region had lush vegetation and abundant animal life.

• Numerous cities existed along the waterways of the region.

• Numerous domesticated animals were native to the region.

Why did early humans domesticate dogs?

• to help with hunting

• to use for farm labor

• to provide a steady food source

• to make it easier to produce clothing

A tribe of hunter-gathers of the Neolithic Era has just settled in a new area and would like to start farming as their ancestors did back home. Their relatives from past generations used to grow millet and RICE, but in the area where they were settling now, it would be a much better idea to grow lentils and rye as staple crops.

• They were from the Middle East and have now settled in the Americas.

• They were from China and have now settled in the Middle East.

• They were from Europe and have now settled in the Americas.

• They were from China and have now settled in Europe.

Which statement best compares human life before and after the Neolithic Revolution?

• Before the Neolithic Revolution, humans were largely nomadic, but after it they lived in permanent settlements.

• Before the Neolithic Revolution, humans lived in small cities, but after it, the size of cities greatly increased.

• Before the Neolithic Revolution, humans used metals to make weapons for hunting, but after it they used metals to build plows and other farming tools.

• Before the Neolithic Revolution, humans lived primarily in hot climates, but after it they lived primarily in temperate regions.

How did Neolithic peoples use fire to aid their agriculture?

• to clear new fields

• to turn manure into fertilizer

• to preserve seeds for future planting

• to protect their crops from wild animals

Which statement best explains why pre-Neolithic peoples were largely nomadic?

• The main crops that pre-Neolithic people grew spoiled during the winter.

• Humans had to follow the animal herds that were their main source of food.

• Dangerous wild animals drove hunter-gathers out of their territory.

• Colder temperatures forced humans to migrate in search of temperate regions.

Settled communities with stable food supplies enjoyed which advantage over previous societies?

• They had more time to devote to hunting.

• They could more easily move to any type of region.

• They were better equipped to deal with an invasion.

• They were able to grow more quickly.

A sharing and spreading of religion, art, and ideas between civilizations is known as

• industrialization

• scientific knowledge

• literacy

• cultural diffusion

Which factor most limited the spread of settlements in early civilizations?

• religious beliefs

• military conflicts

• ethnic differences

• geographic obstacles

In a society with a social hierarchy, which outcome would be most common?

• Artisans and builders would be rare and highly valued.

• Merchants and traders would have more wealth than farmers.

• Food producers would have a higher status than nearly everyone else.

• Soldiers and politicians would have more power than religious leaders.