Neolithic Age Quiz P.22-29

What marked the beginning of the Neolithic Age?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of systematic agriculture

• The discovery of fire

• The creation of stone tools

What is the meaning of the word 'neolithic'?

• Old stone

• New stone

• Middle stone

• Ancient stone

What was a major change during the Neolithic Age?

• People started using iron tools

• People invented writing

• People began to farm and domesticate animals

• People started living in caves

Which of the following was a Neolithic community?

• Babylon

• Jericho

• Athens

• Rome

What was a benefit of a settled life in the Neolithic Age?

• Increased nomadic lifestyle

• Less food production

• Decreased population

• Greater security and steady food supplies

What did specialization in the Neolithic Age lead to?

• The development of new languages

• More hunting and gathering

• The decline of agriculture

• People taking up specific jobs

What was a common feature of Neolithic homes in Çatalhüyük?

• Stone walls

• Front doors

• Roof doors

• Glass windows

What was a major technological advancement at the end of the Neolithic Age?

• The development of writing

• The creation of bronze

• The use of iron

• The invention of the wheel

What was the role of women in Neolithic settlements?

• Building houses

• Leading the community

• Weaving cloth and managing food supplies

• Hunting and gathering

What did early civilizations develop in river valleys?

• Nomadic tribes

• Cities and governments

• Hunting grounds

• Desert settlements