Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution

What was the most important and long-lasting effect that the Agricultural Revolution had on people's lives?

• People began eating wild grains.

• The population grew at a faster rate, and people settled into communities.

• People completely stopped hunting and gathering.

• New types of stone tools were made.

Because the conditions for farming were good, the first civilizations arose

• in the mountains

• near the sea

• in river valleys

• in the desert

As food became more abundant (plentiful), fewer people were needed in the fields. As a result, some people

• went back to hunting and gathering

• started domesticating animals

• became artisans, or skilled worked.

• moved out of the villages.

(a)   , the organized growing of food on a regular schedule, allowed people to produce a constant food supply.

What was a primary reason for the development of agriculture?

• To create art

• To establish trade routes

• To ensure a stable food supply

• To build large cities

What was a significant development during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Invention of the wheel

• Domestication of plants and animals

• Discovery of fire

• Development of writing

What was the most important and long-lasting effect that the Agricultural Revolution had on people’s lives?

• New types of stone tools were made

•  People began eating wild grains

• The population grew at a faster rate, and people settled into communities

•  People completely stopped hunting and gathering

Where did the Neolithic people first settle?

• near fields and water sources

• in the mountains

• near caves and cliffs

• in the desert

What was a major consequence of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in nomadic lifestyle

• Growth of permanent settlements

• Decline in trade

What is one way that the Agricultural Revolution directly impacted the environment?

• Led to increased air travel

• Reduced water usage

• Increased deforestation

• Decreased land usage

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking