Early Human Lifestyles Quiz

What lifestyle did early humans sustain life through?

• Farming

• Industrial

• Hunter-gatherer

• Urban

What did the shift to farming require people to do?

• Travel frequently

• Settle in one place

• Hunt more animals

• Build large cities

When did settlements begin to emerge in western Asia?

• Approximately 5,000 years ago

• Approximately 10,000 years ago

• Approximately 15,000 years ago

• Approximately 20,000 years ago

What began to develop as centers of economic activity as populations grew?

• Rural areas

• Urban centers

• Agricultural fields

• Coastal regions

Until which century did most of the population live in rural areas?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What was one of the main developments as populations grew over time?

• Cities became isolated.

• Cities developed and began to trade with other cities.

• Cities remained small and rural.

• Cities stopped growing.

What role did cities play in early urbanization?

• Cities became centers for agriculture only.

• Cities became hubs of trade for merchants, craftspeople, and tradespeople.

• Cities were primarily used for military purposes.

• Cities were abandoned as populations moved to rural areas.

What is an agricultural revolution?

• A period when farming techniques remain the same

• A time when farming techniques drastically improve in a short period

• A decline in food production

• An increase in the number of farm workers

What is one result of an agricultural revolution?

• Decreased food production

• Increased need for farm workers

• Greater production of food

• Less efficient farming techniques

What effect did technical innovations in farming have on agricultural workers?

• Increased the number of workers needed

• No change in the number of workers

• Fewer agricultural workers required

• More shepherds needed