Chapter 2 Section 1

Why are cultural hearths important?

• They led to humans leaving Africa for other parts of the world.

• They allowed new ideas, practices, and technology to develop.

• They encouraged people to live as nomads.

• They shared inventions by trading with one another.

Which of the following describes the village of Çatalhöyük?

• It is one of the most advanced settlements from the Paleolithic Age.

• It is one of the world's oldest permanent settlements.

• It was located in northern Africa.

• It was in the Tehuacán Valley.

Why did maize become an important crop in Oaxaca?

• It could produce a lot of food in a small space.

• It required very little water.

• It was developed from a grass called teosinte.

• It was relied upon for the annual food supply.

How did the Longshan culture differ from the Yangshao?

• The Longshan made pottery.

• The Longshan developed trade networks.

• The Longshan grew millet.

• The Longshan raised pigs and chickens.

What river system supported Faiyum?

• Huang He

• Chang Jiang

• Nile

• Tigris

In what way was Faiyum different from Oaxaca?

• Faiyum borrowed its agricultural practices from other areas, while Oaxaca did not.

• Faiyum was developed later than Oaxaca.

• Faiyum began during the Paleolithic Age, while Oaxaca began during the Neolithic Age.

• Faiyum farmers grew maize, while Oaxaca farmers grew wheat and barley.

Describe some of the geographical features that all the ancient cultural hearths had in common.

• Fertile land, access to water sources, and favorable climates.
• Coastal areas with frequent storms
• Desert landscapes with minimal vegetation
• High mountain ranges with harsh climates

Why was it important that communities such as Çatalhöyük were able to grow surpluses of food?

• To ensure that only elite members of society benefit from food production.
• It allowed them to support larger populations and led to social and economic development.

• To maintain traditional farming practices without change.
• To prevent overpopulation and resource depletion.

The entire way of life of a group of people.

• A. Artifacts

• B. Society

• C. Customs

• D. Culture

A society is a community of people who share a different culture.

• True
• False