Unit 1 Test Review (Neolithic and RVC)

In the middle east during Neolithic times, the development of farming led to

• The establishment of permanent settlements

• widespread declines in population

• a greater variety of nomadic lifestyles

• a general belief in one God

What role did economics play in bringing bout political changes after the neolithic revolution?

• settlements came under control of powerful rulers

• rulers were less powerful

• settlements led to early farmers to establish democracies

• stone tools and weapons were used for the first time

Which correctly describes world population growth after the Neolithic Revolution?

• population continued to increase butnot as rapidly as before

• World population has generally decreased.

• World population has increased dramatically.

What do all of the locations indicated by letters on this map have in common?

• each was once ruled by a pharoh

• each is where an early civilization began near a river valley

• each is where wheat and barley were first farmed

• each is where ancient rulers were buried under pyramyds

Why is the neolithic revolution often considered a turning point in history?

• hunter gatherers learned to control fire

• ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food.

• permanent settlements developed in river valleys

In the middle east during Neolithic times, the development of farming led to

• The establishment of permanent settlements

• a greater variety of nomadic lifestyles

• widespread declines in population

• a general belief in one God

What is one important difference between hunter-gatherer and agricultural societies?

• Agricultural societies led to more stationary populations

• Farming methods in the steppes of Central Asia improved.

• Chinese religions became popular among Romans.

• An exchange of goods occurred between East Asia and Europe.

Which of the following was an effect of the development of agriculture on humans?

• dependency on hunting

• stable communities

• problems with food supply

• nomadic lifestyle.

which development was a direct result of the neolithic revolution

• Machines

• A surplus of food led to more complex societies

• people objected to paying taxes to Hindu temples

• the Arabic language was easier to understand than Sanskrit

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

• Industrial Revolution

• Neolithic Revolution

• Ice Age