Secrets of the Ancient Gum

What is the primary purpose of Lola's gum according to the text?

• To freshen breath

• To make and repair tools

• To relieve toothaches

• To provide nutrition

Which of the following best describes the Neolithic period as mentioned in the text?

• A time of advanced technology and comfort

• A period of significant change and development

• An era of peace and prosperity

• A time when humans first began to write

How did the new stone tools impact the lives of Lola's people?

• They made hunting and gathering more difficult

• They allowed for the construction of skyscrapers

• They made life safer and simpler

• They were used primarily for decoration

What inference can be made about Lola's diet based on the text?

• She was a vegetarian

• She consumed dairy products

• She ate a variety of foods including hazelnuts and duck

• She only ate fish

Analyze how the discovery of Lola's gum contributes to our understanding of ancient human life.

• It shows that ancient humans had advanced dental care

• It provides insights into their diet, appearance, and lifestyle

• It reveals that they had no knowledge of tool-making

• It indicates that they lived in large cities

What does the word "pitch" mean in the context of the text?

• A musical tone

• A type of tree

• A sticky substance used as glue

• A sports field

Determine the central idea of the section titled "Sticky Goo."

• Lola's gum was used for chewing pleasure

• Pitch was essential for tool-making in the Neolithic period

• Ancient humans had no use for gum

• Pitch was used to make musical instruments

How does the author organize the information about Lola's gum in the text?

• By comparing it to modern gum

• By describing its discovery and significance

• By listing its ingredients

• By explaining its taste

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Lola's gum is an archaeological gold mine?

• It was found in a trash can

• It contains genetic material that reveals information about ancient humans

• It was used to make jewelry

• It was chewed by many people

What role did improved tools play in the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to farming communities?

• They made hunting more challenging

• They were used to clear land and harvest crops

• They were primarily used for artistic purposes

• They discouraged farming practices