Developing Technologies in the Ancient World

What lifestyle did humans transition from during the Ancient Agricultural Revolution?

• Industrial

• Nomadic

• Urban

• Technological

Which animal was most recently domesticated in East Asia/Middle East?

• Duck

• Llama

• Alpaca

• Pig

What is the significance of animal domestication for early humans?

• It allowed for the development of new species

• It provided more reliable food sources

• It was primarily for entertainment

• It was used to create art

What method did early humans use to domesticate animals?

• Scientific research

• Trial and error

• Genetic engineering

• Magic

What did the stability of food supplies and resources allow families to do?

• Travel more frequently

• Settle into one location

• Decrease in community size

• Depend on hunting

What was a benefit of not needing to move around for food?

• Smaller families

• Less community growth

• Larger civilizations

• Increased isolation

What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on ancient civilizations?

• It led to the development of cities and trade.

• It caused the decline of ancient civilizations.

• It resulted in the invention of the wheel.

• It had no significant impact.

How does ancient transportation differ from modern transportation?

• Ancient transportation was faster

• Ancient transportation had more options

• Ancient transportation had limited options

• Ancient transportation was more expensive

What is a limitation of using animals for transportation mentioned in the text?

• Animals are too fast

• Animals cannot navigate the same terrain as humans

• Animals are too noisy

• Animals require too much training

What additional concern did using animals to tow wheeled vehicles create?

• Speed

• Care/Concern

• Cost

• Noise