Unit 2: Neolithic Revolution

Which word means almost the same as agriculture?

• Hunting
• Farming
• Building
• Gathering

Answer explanation

Agriculture: Farming is the act of growing crops and raising animals, which is the definition of agriculture.

What is a synonym for to domesticate?

• To tame
• To abandon
• To hunt
• To frighten

Answer explanation

To Domesticate: To tame is to bring animals under human control, which is the definition of to domesticate.

Which word means almost the same as artifact?

• Modern tool
• Living thing
• Ancient item
• Natural object

Answer explanation

Artifact: An ancient item or object made by humans in the past is called an artifact.

What is a synonym for to cultivate?

• To destroy
• To neglect
• To ignore
• To grow crops

Answer explanation

To Cultivate: To cultivate means to prepare and use land for growing crops.

Which word means almost the same as resource?

• A waste
• A problem
• Something useful
• A toy

Answer explanation

Resource: Something useful, like water or a skill, is a resource that people can use.

What is a synonym for archeology?

• The study of the past
• The study of space
• The study of the sea
• The study of the future

Answer explanation

Archeology: Archeology is the study of the past through the excavation and examination of ancient sites and artifacts.

Which word means almost the same as to interpret?

• To confuse
• To hide
• To guess
• To explain

Answer explanation

To Interpret: To interpret means to find the meaning of something and to explain it clearly.

What is a synonym for Neolithic?

• Old Stone Age
• New Stone Age
• Iron Age
• Bronze Age

Answer explanation

Neolithic: Neolithic means "New Stone," so the New Stone Age is the time period it describes.

Which word means almost the same as society?

• A community
• A single person
• An animal herd
• A small house

Answer explanation

Society: A community or large group of people living together under shared rules is a society.

What is a synonym for pasture?

• Forest
• Grazing land
• Desert
• Mountain

Answer explanation

Pasture: Pasture is land covered in grass where animals, especially livestock, can graze (grazing land).