The Dawn of Agriculture: A Transformation in Human History

How did the Agricultural Revolution affect global population levels?

• It caused a significant decrease due to increased disease.

• It had no noticeable impact on population levels.

• It led to a gradual increase as food supplies became more reliable.

• It resulted in a decrease because of the labor-intensive nature of farming.

Which of the following was a key change in farming techniques during the Agricultural Revolution?

• The shift from nomadic herding to stationary farming.

• The introduction of chemical fertilizers.

• The use of genetically modified crops.

• The invention of the cotton gin.

What was one of the main consequences of the domestication of plants and animals?

• Humans began to travel longer distances to trade.

• There was a decrease in human life expectancy.

• It allowed for the development of specialized crafts and professions.

• It led to a decline in human population due to less hunting and gathering.

The development of permanent settlements during the Agricultural Revolution was crucial because it:

• Allowed for the establishment of trade routes with distant lands.

• Led to the creation of complex societies and the division of labor.

• Reduced the need for domestication of plants and animals.

• Increased the frequency of warfare and conflict.

How did the Agricultural Revolution influence human migration patterns?

• It encouraged people to migrate seasonally with herds of animals.

• It decreased migration as people needed to stay near their crops and livestock.

• It increased long-distance migration due to the search for new farming lands.

• It had no effect on migration patterns as people continued to live as hunter-gatherers.