The Dawn of Agriculture Quiz

What is agriculture?

• The process of hunting and gathering food

• The practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The exploration of prehistoric sites

Why was the development of agriculture important for early civilizations?

• It allowed people to travel more

• It led to the creation of art

• It enabled stable food supplies and the growth of populations

• It encouraged people to remain hunters and gatherers

What term is used to describe the period before written records?

• Artifact

• Prehistory

• Neanderthal

• Revolution

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the transition from hunter-gatherer to farmer was significant?

• It led to the first permanent settlements

• It caused a decrease in biodiversity

• It increased the time people had for leisure activities

• It made human populations decrease

What is an artifact?

• A type of early human

• A tool or object made by humans, typically an item of cultural or historical interest

• A method of farming

• A written record of the past

The shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture is often called what?

• The Neanderthal Shift

• The Agricultural Movement

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Farming Evolution

Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the development of agriculture?

• Increased population sizes

• The creation of cities

• The invention of the wheel

• The decline of Neanderthals

How did agriculture affect social structures in early civilizations?

• It made all people equal

• It led to the development of classes and specialization of labor

• It decreased the need for social interaction

• It eliminated the need for leadership

What was one of the first crops domesticated by early farmers?

• Potatoes

• Rice

• Wheat

• Corn

Why did early humans start to practice agriculture?

• They wanted to create art

• They were interested in studying prehistory

• They needed a more reliable and stable food source

• They wanted to travel and explore new lands