6.03 The Agricultural Revolution

What was the primary lifestyle of people during the Paleolithic Era?

• Farmers

• Hunter-gatherers

• Industrial workers

• Merchants

Answer explanation

During the Paleolithic Era, people primarily lived as hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting animals and gathering wild plants for sustenance, rather than farming or engaging in other occupations like industrial work or trade.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the term "nomadic" mean in the context of the Paleolithic Era?

• Settling in one place

• Moving from place to place

• Building permanent homes

• Trading goods

Answer explanation

In the context of the Paleolithic Era, "nomadic" refers to groups that moved from place to place in search of food and resources, rather than settling permanently in one location. Thus, the correct answer is "Moving from place to place."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why people in the Paleolithic Era owned very few possessions.

• They were not interested in material goods.

• They had to carry everything they owned as they moved.

• They had no knowledge of making tools.

• They preferred to trade rather than own.

Answer explanation

People in the Paleolithic Era owned very few possessions because they were nomadic and had to carry everything they owned as they moved. This limited their ability to accumulate material goods.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the significance of the Neolithic Revolution.

• It marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

• It was a major turning point in history due to the shift to agriculture.

• It led to the discovery of fire.

• It was the start of the Bronze Age.

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Revolution was significant as it marked a major turning point in history with the shift from nomadic lifestyles to agriculture, leading to permanent settlements and the development of civilization.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the Neolithic Revolution change the way people obtained food?

• People continued to rely solely on hunting.

• People began to produce their own food through farming.

• People stopped eating meat.

• People relied more on fishing.

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Revolution marked a shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture, allowing people to produce their own food through farming, which led to settled communities and population growth.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What were some of the challenges faced by hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic Era?

• Lack of water sources

• Difficulty in finding food and dangerous living conditions

• Overpopulation

• Lack of trade routes

Answer explanation

Hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic Era faced significant challenges, particularly in finding food due to seasonal changes and competition with predators, leading to dangerous living conditions. This makes 'Difficulty in finding food and dangerous living conditions' the correct choice.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the ability to control and store food supplies impacted Neolithic societies.

• It led to a decrease in population.

• It allowed for the development of permanent settlements and population growth.

• It caused a decline in trade.

• It resulted in less diversity in diet.

Answer explanation

The ability to control and store food supplies enabled Neolithic societies to settle in one place, leading to permanent settlements. This stability supported larger populations and fostered community development.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What might have been some reasons for the gradual transition from hunting and gathering to farming?

• Sudden climate changes

• Observations of plant growth patterns and the need for a stable food supply

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of new hunting tools

Answer explanation

The transition to farming was likely influenced by observations of plant growth patterns and the need for a stable food supply, allowing communities to settle and cultivate crops rather than relying solely on hunting and gathering.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare the lifestyle of Paleolithic people with that of Neolithic people.

• Both were primarily nomadic.

• Paleolithic people were nomadic, while Neolithic people began to settle in one place.

• Both relied heavily on agriculture.

• Both had complex social structures.

Answer explanation

Paleolithic people were nomadic, relying on hunting and gathering, while Neolithic people transitioned to agriculture and began to settle in one place, leading to permanent communities.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of the Neolithic Revolution on human societies.

• It had little to no impact on human societies.

• It led to the development of complex societies and technological advancements.

• It caused a decline in human population.

• It resulted in the extinction of many animal species.

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Revolution marked a shift from nomadic lifestyles to agriculture, leading to settled communities. This transition fostered complex societies, population growth, and technological innovations, significantly shaping human civilization.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking