Neolithic Mini Check in

What were two things that early civilizations had in common?

• Developed in river valleys and formed governments

• Developed in river valleys and formed alliances

• Developed in the mountains and formed governments

• Developed in the mountains and formed cities

Increased trade led to the development of cities. Cities became the centers of civilization.

• True

• False

Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 

• They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.
• They migrated, or moved, from place to place
• They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.
• They lived in small villages and farmed the land. 

Which statement best describes the Neolithic people? 

• They lived in caves or built simple shelters.
• They migrated from place to place to hunt animals for food.
• They could settle in one place because they had a reliable food supply. 
• They used simple tools made from stone.

What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?

• They needed to find employment and an income
• To find resources such as food and shelter
• To explore the world.
• They needed to find better transportation.

How did the start of farming change early human tribes? 

• It forced them to stay in one place and build villages and cities.
• It caused them to continue to hunt animals and gather plants. 
• It ended fighting between the tribes for land.
• It stopped them from building temples for their gods.

People began to tame goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle.

• Neolithic Man
• Paleolithic Man

Villages and settlements were where people began to live often made of mud, bricks and timber. These settlements became permanent.

• Neolithic Man
• Paleolithic Man

Which is NOT true of the Paleolithic era?

• Food was plentiful and easy to get.

• People had to move constantly.

• Housing did not offer a lot of protection from wild animals.

• Tools were simple.

People lived in bands of 10 - 20 people in the Neolithic period.

• True

• False