Neolithic Period Quiz

When did the neolithic period start?

• 6,000 years before Christ

• 12,000 years before Christ

• 8,000 years before Christ

• 10,000 years before Christ

What was the main discovery that marked the beginning of the neolithic period?

• Discovery of fire

• Discovery of pottery

• Discovery of metal tools

• Discovery of cattle farming

What were the first plants cultivated during the neolithic period?

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and carrots

• Chickpeas and lentils

Which animals were the first to be domesticated during the neolithic period?

• Cows and chickens

• Sheep and pigs

• Cats and horses

• Dogs and goats

What was the most important invention of the neolithic period?

• Ceramic

• Fabric

• Wheel

• Metal tools

Why did the neolithic settlements locate near rivers?

• For better access to water

• For drinking water

• For transportation

• For fishing

What made the people of the neolithic period different from the people of the paleolithic period?

• They were traders

• They were nomads

• They were sedentary

• They were hunters

What did the men and women of the neolithic period do to produce food?

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading and bartering

• Cultivating the land and domesticating animals

• Fishing and foraging

What did the people of the neolithic period construct to settle in permanently?

• Huts

• Villages

• Caves

• Tents

What was the main reason for the people of the neolithic period to become sedentary?

• To look after their agriculture.

• To escape harsh weather

• To have better access to water

• To avoid predators