Lesson 3: From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get food?

• by hunting and gathering

• by planting and harvesting

• by herding goats and cattle

• by trading over land and sea

Why was the Fertile Crescent a site of early settlements?

• The hills had gold.

• The soil was good for crops.

• The forest had many animals.

• The caves were warm.

Which animal was mainly domesticated for meat and milk?

• goat.

• mule.

• camel.

• chicken.

Why did people in the Neolithic Age live in larger groups than before?

• They were nomads who moved faster in larger groups.

• They made special goods like baskets and pottery.

• They needed more people for hunting and gathering.

• They could grow enough food to support more people.

How did dividing work help communities meet their needs?

• Everybody did the same job.

• Most people enjoyed working alone.

• Villagers learned to make stone tools.

• Individuals developed a variety of skills.

What is the best title for: Spinners, Weavers, Basket Makers, Toolmakers?

• Trade in Catal Hoyuk

• Education in Catal Hoyuk

• Community in Catal Hoyuk

• Specialization in Catal Hoyuk

How did trade help Neolithic people make stronger tools?

• They built thick stone walls.

• They developed strong muscles by walking far.

• They learned from others how to use metal.

• They got special materials like obsidian from other places.

What change began the Neolithic Age?

• trading

• hunting

• farming

• building

The Neolithic Age ended about 3000 BCE, with the discovery of how to

• make metal tools.
• weave linen cloth.
• tame wild animals.
• build brick houses.

What was the greatest benefit when early farmers raised plants and animals?

• They kept pets for company.

• They could travel more easily.

• They shared most of the work.

• They had a stable food supply.