What was the primary lifestyle of humans before the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• Living in large cities

• Engaging in trade and commerce

• Hunting and gathering, leading a nomadic life

• Building permanent homes and villages

What two key practices marked the beginning of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• Building advanced tools and creating pottery

• Developing writing systems and complex governments

• Cultivating crops and domesticating animals

• Specializing in jobs and creating art

Approximately how long ago did the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution begin, and in what region did it primarily emerge?

• 5,000 years ago, in East Asia

• 10,000 years ago, in the Fertile Crescent

• 2,000 years ago, in Europe

• 15,000 years ago, in North America

Which of the following was a significant societal change brought about by the shift to farming and settled life?

• A decrease in population due to food scarcity

• A return to a purely nomadic lifestyle

• The development of permanent homes, villages, and specialized jobs

• A decline in the creation of culture and governance

What were some of the negative consequences or challenges associated with the advent of farming and settled communities?

• Increased food predictability and improved health

• Reduced social inequality and less conflict

• Higher rates of disease, social inequality, and conflict over resources

• A decrease in the need for advanced tools and pottery