Agriculture and Community Adaptation Quiz

What is one reason why agriculture did not take over fully or evenly in early communities?

• Lack of interest in farming

• Uneven spread and adoption

• Insufficient land for farming

• Lack of tools for agriculture

How did some communities adapt when the area they lived in became arid?

• They developed irrigation systems

• They moved to urban areas

• They became nomadic pastoralists

• They started mining activities

What is a common misconception about agriculture and domestication?

• They are the same thing.

• They are completely unrelated.

• Domestication only involves plants.

• Agriculture is not important.

Who are pastoralists?

• People who only grow plants.

• People who domesticate animals but remain nomadic.

• People who rely solely on fishing.

• People who do not domesticate animals.

What role did marine resources play in some communities in the Americas?

• They were not used at all.

• They were the primary source of food.

• They were abundant and supported settlements.

• They were only used for trade.

How long ago did some communities in the Americas become sedentary?

• 2000 years ago

• 3000 years ago

• 4000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

What was the most important animal for pastoralist groups from the Eurasian steppe?

• Sheep

• Camel

• Horse

• Goat

What did horses and other livestock provide to nomadic pastoralists?

• Gold and silver

• Dairy and meat

• Fruits and vegetables

• Spices and herbs

Which tools made horses indispensable for the Scythians?

• Helmets and shields

• Saddles and stirrups

• Spears and swords

• Nets and traps

How did Herodotus describe the Scythians?

• As city builders

• As skilled farmers

• As unconquerable and unassailable

• As peaceful traders