Lesson 2: The Agricultural Revolution Self Check

When did the Neolithic Age begin?

• about 8000 b.c.

• about 4000 b.c.

• about 2000 b.c.

• 2.5 million years ago

What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?

• specialization of labor

• beginning of trade

• systematic agriculture or farming

• use of new stone tools

In early civilizations, farmers and craftspeople belonged to the highest social class.

1.  

• True

• False

During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because ______.

• many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

• hunters developed better techniques for hunting

• humans learned which plants were safe to eat

• 1. people had a steady supply of food

A monarchy is a type of government led by an elected president.

• True

• False

Early civilizations often portrayed their gods and goddesses in their art.

• True

• False

What is one way that houses in Çatalhüyük were different from most modern houses?

• Houses in Çatalhüyük were built close together.

• People in Çatalhüyük decorated the inside of their houses.

• Houses in Çatalhüyük did not have a front door.

• Houses in Çatalhüyük were bare inside.

Bronze is created by mixing copper and iron.

• True

• False

By the beginning of the Bronze Age, civilizations began to emerge in ______.

• mountain ranges

• ocean coastlines

• river valleys

• rain forests

Bronze was an advancement over copper because bronze was stronger than copper.

• True

• False