Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Quiz

What was one of the key developments during the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of new agricultural methods and machines

• The discovery of fire

• The creation of written language

How did the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution affect food production?

• It decreased food production

• It had no effect on food production

• It greatly increased food production

• It made food production more difficult

What was a consequence of increased food production during the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• Decreased population

• Increased specialization in work

• Less availability of food

• Decreased agricultural goods

Which crops are considered the "founder crops" of agriculture?

• Wheat, barley, peas, lentils, bitter vetch, chickpeas, and flax

• Rice, squash, corn, and potatoes

• Wheat, rice, corn, and beans

• Barley, oats, rye, and millet

What significant agricultural tool was developed in 2000 B.C.E.?

• Iron plow

• Wooden plow

• Mouldboard plow

• Stone sickle

Where did the domestication of cattle begin between 7000–6000 B.C.E.?

• Southwest Asia, Pakistan, and India

• China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia

• Mexico, Peru, and Ukraine

• North America, Europe, and Africa

What was developed in China in 500 B.C.E. that improved agricultural efficiency?

• Mouldboard plow with a V-shaped iron cutting edge

• Iron plow

• Wooden plow

• Stone sickle

What was the primary use of the grain grown by Nurishtar's family?

• To make bappir

• To feed livestock

• To trade with neighbors

• To brew beverages

How did Nurishtar improve the farming process?

• By using a new type of seed

• By inventing a tool called an ard

• By hiring more workers

• By trading for better tools

What was one of the benefits of using the ard?

• It allowed them to grow different crops

• It increased their productivity

• It made the soil more fertile

• It reduced the need for water