Early Humans and Agriculture

What were hunter-gatherer societies?

• Modern societies that relied on technology for food and resources.

• Nomadic societies that relied on trading for food and resources.

• Early human societies that relied on hunting and gathering for food and resources.

• Agricultural societies that relied on farming for food and resources.

What is the domestication of plants?

• Adapting wild plants for cultivation by humans

• Growing plants in controlled environments for research purposes.

• Using plants for medicinal purposes.

• Breeding plants for aesthetic purposes.

What is the domestication of animals?

• The domestication of animals is the process of capturing them and keeping them in zoos.

• The domestication of animals is the process of breeding them to create new species.

• The domestication of animals is the process of training them to perform tricks and entertain humans.

• The domestication of animals is the process of taming wild animals and adapting them to live with and be controlled by humans.

What led to the transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle?

• Hunting and gathering

• Industrialization

• Climate change

• Agriculture

How did agriculture impact human society?

• Agriculture provided a stable food supply and allowed for the development of settled communities.

• Agriculture led to a decrease in population due to the spread of diseases.

• Agriculture caused a decline in technological advancements.

• Agriculture resulted in increased nomadic lifestyles.

What were the main sources of food for hunter-gatherer societies?

• wild animals, fish, fruits, nuts, and edible plants

• dairy products and processed foods

• rice, wheat, and corn

• cattle, sheep, and goats

Which of the following is an example of a domesticated plant?

• Pine tree

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rose

Which of the following is an example of a domesticated animal?

• elephant

• dog

• lion

• cat

What is the process of growing crops and raising animals for food called?

• agriculture

• cultivation

• horticulture

• farming

What is the term used to describe a permanent settlement where people live?

• village

• city

• town

• residential area