Paleolithic and Neolithic Era

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

• change from nomadic herding to settled farming

• growth of iron toolmaking technology

• migration of early people to the Americas

• decline of large empires

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• Food supplies became more reliable.

• New sources of energy became available.

• People became more nomadic.

• Populations declined.

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it

• influenced climatic changes

• included the domestication of plants and animals

• encouraged a nomadic lifestyle

• caused a decline in population

How did man get his food during the Paleolithic Age?

• Growing crops

• Stealing from others

• Hunting and gathering

• scavenging

What is the greatest change between the Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures?

• the shelters people had

• the tools people used

• the way people got food for themselves

• the clothes people wore

An object created and used by living things is called ...

What are two advantages to living a settled life?

• Overpopulation and fewer resources

• No more land to hunt and uncovered land

• Food storage and familiarity with the environment

• None of the above

What does domesticate mean?

• to tame wild animals

• to make animals wild

• to pet a dog

• to hunt animals for food

People at this time did not live in permanent ____________________________ because of their constant ____________________, or movement.

• shelters, cultivation

• shelters, domestication

• innovations, civilizations

• settlements, migration

Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?

• New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution.

• Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements.

• The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic people.

• Early people made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.