Neolithic Evolution Exit Ticket

Imagine you're an ancient human detective! What does studying ancient human homes reveal?

• It helps us understand their architecture.

• It shows us what their daily life was like.

• It reveals their favorite foods.

• It tells us about their future plans.

Answer explanation

The text suggests that studying ancient human homes is important because it shows us what their daily life was like, providing insights into their habits and routines.

What does the term "Paleolithic" mean?

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

Answer explanation

The term 'Paleolithic' refers to the Old Stone Age, not the New Stone Age, Bronze Age, or Iron Age.

What is one characteristic of the Neolithic era?

Answer explanation

One characteristic of the Neolithic era is the development of agriculture and the shift from a nomadic lifestyle to settled communities.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of domesticated animals according to the text?

• They breed when, where, and how often we want them to

• They come to us for food

• They are aggressive towards us

• They can be trained to help with farming

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'They are aggressive towards us' because the text states that domesticated animals are not aggressive towards humans.

Hey there, curious minds! According to the text, what is almost the most important reason for domesticating animals?

• They provide entertainment

• They can be trained to help with farming

• They are aggressive

• They are used for transportation

Answer explanation

According to the text, the most important reason for domesticating animals is that they can be trained to help with farming.

What is the role of kings in cities according to the document?

• To protect all the things in the city

• To protect culture and records

• To direct all the things in the city

• To make storage vessels

Answer explanation

The role of kings in cities according to the document is to direct all the things in the city, not just to protect culture and records or make storage vessels.

What is the role of scribes in cities?

• To protect all the things in the city

• To protect culture and records

• To direct all the things in the city

• To protect writing and keep accounts

Answer explanation

Scribes in cities have the role of protecting writing and keeping accounts, not directing or protecting all things in the city.

Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 

• They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.

• They migrated, or moved, from place to place

• They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.

• They lived in small villages and farmed the land. 

Answer explanation

The Paleolithic people had a nomadic lifestyle, meaning they migrated or moved from place to place in search of food and resources.

The period of time before written history is known as

• B.C.

• ancient history

• prehistory

• B.C.E.

Answer explanation

The period of time before written history is known as prehistory, as it refers to the time before recorded events and documents.

Imagine you are a Paleolithic person. Which best describes your nomadic lifestyle?

• They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.

• They migrated from place to place

• They stayed in one place, living in caves and under rock shelters

• They lived in small villages and farmed the land

Answer explanation

The Paleolithic people had a nomadic lifestyle by migrating from place to place in search of food and resources.