Paleo and Neolithic Age

Based on the information in the chart, which best describes the Paleolithic people?

• built homes made of mud-bricks

• crafted simple tools, such as axes

• sculpted pottery and carved wood

• used copper and bronze to make tools

According to the Stone Age Tools chart, what was the purpose of the antler harpoon?

• searching for land animals

• hunting large marine animals

• scraping fur from animal hides

• shredding plant fibers and making holes in leather

Which belongs in the intersection of the two circles shared by both groups?

• a nomadic lifestyle

• domesticated animals

• took jobs based on skill or talent

• had different roles for men and women

Based on the primary source, what inference can you make about the people of the Paleolithic Age?

• They didn't have the proper tools to hunt.

• They domesticated animals for use on their farms.

• They did not eat animals as they had a vegetarian diet.

• They considered hunting to be an important part of their lifestyle.

Which describes a civilization with a surplus of food?

• no food at all

• less food than is needed

• more food than is needed

• just the right amount of food

Which term refers to the taming of an animal for use by humans?

• cultivation

• urbanization

• specialization

• domestication

What led to the issues faced by early Neolithic settlements?

• climate change

• population growth

• migration patterns

• technological innovations

How were early farmers different from hunter-gatherers?

• They ate all the berries they gathered.

• They often changed their physical location.

• They usually lived in small bands of 20-30 people.

• They domesticated some animals for human use.

Which cultural shift took place during the Neolithic Era?

• Bronze Age

• Age of Civilization

• Industrial Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

Based on the chart, what is the primary effect of these changes?

• People were more likely to farm for profit.

• People could specialize in other kinds of products.

• People concentrated on hunting instead of farming.

• People developed elaborate rituals to thank gods and goddesses.