History Lesson 3 Hunters to Farmers

What change began the Neolithic Age, about 8000 B.C.E?

• hunting

• trading

• building

• farming

One animal that was domesticated mainly for meat and milk was the

• camel

• goat

• mule

• chicken

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get their food?

• by herding goats and cattle

• by trading over land and sea

• by hunting and gathering

• by planting and harvesting

What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers began to raise plants and animals?

• The could travel more easily.

• They had a stable food supply.

• They shared most of the work.

• They kept pets for company.

The Neolithic Age ended about 3000 B.C.E. with the discovery fo how to

• make metal tools

• weave linen cloth

• tame wild animals

• build brick houses

Why was the Fertile Crescent the site of many settlements?

• The hills were rich and gold.

• The forest was full of animals.

• The caves were deep and warm.

• The soil was good for crops.

Why did the Neolithic people trade?

• to get resources they lacked

• to learn other languages

• to ride across the deserts

• to show off their good crafts

Archaeologists have found houses in which the doorways were built high up on the walls. What was the most likely reason for this?

• People grew taller because they had more to eat.

• The land around the hoses was sunk over the years.

• People wanted to be safe from wild animals or enemies.

• The lower parts of the walls were covered with paintings.

What is the best title for these words: Spinners, Weavers, Basket Makers, Tool Makers?

• Trade in Catal Hoyuk

• Specialization in Catal Hoyuk

• Education in Catal Hoyuk

• Community in Catal Hoyuk

Why did people in the Neolithic Age live together in larger groups?

• They could grow enough food to support more people.

• They needed more people for hunting and gathering.

• They made special goods like baskets and pottery.

• They were nomads who moved faster in larger groups.