Foraging Communities and Networks Quiz

What is foraging?

• The gathering and hunting of food

• The cultivation of crops

• The trading of goods

• The construction of buildings

How did foraging communities limit their group numbers?

• By spacing out the birth of children

• By building more shelters

• By organizing large gatherings

• By forming alliances with other communities

What was the division of labor in foraging communities based on?

• Education

• Wealth

• Gender

• Age

What was the main source of food for foraging communities?

• Grains

• Fish

• Meat

• Plants

How many hours did foragers typically work per day?

• 2-3 hours

• 10-12 hours

• 4-6 hours

• 8-9 hours

What was the average life expectancy of foragers?

• 51-65 years

• 66-80 years

• 38-50 years

• 21-37 years

What did foragers do with their free time?

• Engage in spiritual practices

• Work on artistic projects

• Share stories and socialize

• Play sports and games

What is one advantage of a forager's diet?

• More meat consumption

• Less exercise required

• Healthier and more varied

• Easier to obtain

What did foraging communities do when they had more free time?

• Develop advanced technologies

• Explore new territories

• Build permanent settlements

• Engage in trade with other communities

What led some human groups to transition from foraging to a settled way of life?

• Invention of writing

• Increased population pressure

• Climate change and abundance of resources

• Advancements in medicine