Agricultural Revolution

What does it mean that early people were nomadic hunter-gatherers?

• They lived in permanent settlements.

• They only hunted for food.

• They moved from place to place.

• They used advanced farming techniques.

What led to the creation of a community in Mesopotamia?

• The development of written language.

• The accidental planting of grains.

• The domestication of wild animals.

• The discovery of metal tools.

What was a major outcome of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Decline in food variety.

• Increase in job opportunities.

• Decrease in population.

• Reduction in trade.

Which of the following was NOT a job during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Farmer

• Hunter-gatherer

• Baker

• Trader

How did agriculture change the way people lived?

• It revolutionized their food sources.

• It decreased community sizes.

• It reduced economic growth.

• It led to more nomadic lifestyles.

Which innovation most directly contributed to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia?

• The invention of the wheel.

• The use of iron plows.

• The construction of canals for irrigation.

• The development of the sailboat.

What was a significant effect of the development of agriculture on social structures?

• Increased mobility of populations.

• Greater social equality.

• Emergence of social hierarchies.

• Reduction in trade activities.

How did the domestication of animals impact early human societies?

• It led to a decrease in food supplies.

• It facilitated more stable food sources.

• It increased reliance on hunting.

• It diminished the role of agriculture.

What role did the development of metallurgy play in ancient societies?

• It decreased the effectiveness of tools and weapons.

• It led to the decline of trade networks.

• It improved agricultural productivity.

• It had little impact on daily life.

Which factor was crucial in the development of early human settlements?

• Widespread use of fire.

• Access to water sources.

• Development of the wheel.

• Creation of written scripts.