Neolithic Revolution and Roman Republic Quiz

What is a hunter-gatherer?

• A person who grows crops and raises livestock

• A person who lives in large, permanent communities

• A person who hunts animals and gathers resources like food and water to survive

• A person who builds advanced tools and machinery

What is a nomad?

• A person who builds permanent homes and farms

• A person who follows herds of animals and moves frequently

• A person who lives in caves and relies solely on hunting

• A person who settles in one area permanently

What kinds of tools did the earliest humans create to make survival easier?

• Metal plows and wheeled carts

• Wooden digging sticks and stone axes

• Swords and shields for defense

• Fishing nets and complex irrigation systems

What was “revolutionary” about the Neolithic Revolution?

• People began living in caves for safety

• People stopped relying on agriculture entirely

• People shifted from hunting and gathering to farming permanent food sources

• People developed written languages and advanced technology

What is domestication, and how did it contribute to humans developing more permanent settlements?

• Training wild animals to perform in entertainment shows

• The taming of animals to help with farming and provide food sources

• Keeping animals in zoos for observation

• Relying solely on wild animals for sustenance

How does the text describe Catal Huyuk?

• A temporary campsite for nomadic tribes

• An early farming village that housed 5,000–6,000 residents

• A civilization with advanced record-keeping systems

• A city known for its elaborate marketplaces

How were the homes constructed in Catal Huyuk?

• Made of stone and had tiled roofs

• Made of mud bricks with flat roofs that offered extra living space

• Built entirely underground for protection

• Made of wood and straw with pitched roofs

What role did religion play in Catal Huyuk?

• Temples were built in the center of the village for public worship

• Shrines dedicated to a “mother goddess” were found in homes, believed to control the grain supply

• Large monuments were built to honor many gods and goddesses

• Religion was not a significant part of life in Catal Huyuk

How do civilizations differ from small farming villages like Catal Huyuk?

• Civilizations are simpler than farming villages

• Civilizations rely solely on agriculture

• Civilizations have record keeping, specialized workers, advanced populations, advanced cities, and complex institutions

• Civilizations avoid any form of permanent settlement

How did Rome’s geography allow it to flourish?

• Rome was located near deserts for protection

• Rome was centrally located on the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by two mountain ranges

• Rome was isolated from trade routes and other civilizations

• Rome had rich farmland on flat plains with no natural barriers