Spiral Review World History Topic 2

Paleolithic people moved from place to place in search of food. This is why they are called ______.

• farmers

• settlers

• nomads

• immigrants

Which of the following is a way that early people adapted to living in a cold climate?

• They build houses out of stone

• They lived close to the water

• They stayed inside

• They made clothes from animal skins

What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?

• specialization of labor

• beginning of trade

• systematic agriculture

• use of new stone tools

By the beginning of the Bronze Age, civilizations began to emerge in ______.

• mountain ranges

• river valleys

• ocean coastlines

• rain forests

During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because ______.

• people had a steady supply of food

• many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

• hunters developed better techniques for hunting

• humans learned which plants were safe to eat

What does domesticate mean?

• Tame

• An amount left over after a need has been met

• The first writing system

• A belief in many gods

What is technology?

• Any invention that makes you wealthy
• Any invention that makes life easier
• Any invention that does not improve life
• Any invention that makes life harder

Why did hunter gatherers migrate?

• To make better tools
• To explore the river valleys
• To find food
• To find better shelter

What were the roles of men and women in the hunter-gatherer community?

• Women gathered and hunted
• Men gathered and hunted
• Men hunted and women gathered
• Women hunted while men gathered

What important discovery separates the Paleolithic and Mesolithic eras of the Stone Age?

• Fire
• Agriculture
• Tools 
• Weapons