Topic 1 Lesson 5 (article to use at end of topic 1)

What was the primary lifestyle of early humans before the Agricultural Revolution?

• Farmers

• Hunter-gatherers

• Industrial workers

• Merchants

Approximately how many years ago did the Agricultural Revolution begin?

• 5,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 20,000 years ago

What major change did the Agricultural Revolution bring about in human society? Be careful and choose the best answer.

• The invention of the wheel

• The ability to grow and harvest crops

• The discovery of fire

• The development of language

Which of the following crops were among the first to be cultivated during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Apples and oranges

What term is used to describe people who move from place to place in search of food?

• Settlers

• Nomads

• Farmers

• Artisans

How did the Agricultural Revolution impact the development of culture?

• It led to the decline of cultural practices

• It had no impact on culture

• It allowed for the development of more complex cultures and created civilizations.

• It caused cultures to become more isolated

What is the term for the way of life for a group of people, including their beliefs and values, customs, foods they eat, and the clothes they wear.

• Economy

• Culture

• Politics

• Technology

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies? Be careful.

• Permanent settlements

• Seasonal movement

• Reliance on wild resources

• Small, mobile groups

What was one of the key factors that allowed people to settle in one place during the Agricultural Revolution?

• The invention of writing

• The ability to farm and to store surplus food

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of trade routes

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on human populations? Think about it carefully.

• Populations decreased due to lack of resources

• Populations remained the same

• Populations increased due to more reliable food sources

• Populations became more isolated