Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution

As food became more abundant, 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 workers.

• moved out of villages.

During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because ______.

• many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

• hunters developed better techniques for hunting

• humans learned which plants were safe to eat

• people had a steady supply of food

Building homes out of mud bricks is an example of which culture?

• paleolithic

• neolithic

The Agricultural Revolution refers to the time when early humans-

• mastered fire.

• developed agriculture and settled down.

• migrated from Africa.

• organized governments

The _____________ of plants and animals benefited people because it allowed them to settle in one place.

• Agricultural Revolution

• irrigation

• domestication

• specialization

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

The earliest humans got their food by...

• growing crops

• raising chickens and cows

• hunting animals and gathering berries and nuts

• going to the grocery store

The steady supply of food in the Neolithic Age allowed people to do different types of work that did not involve farming. What do we call this?

• Hunting

• Specialization

• Religion

• Technology

Hunting and gathering food is an example of which culture?

• paleolithic

• neolithic

Paleolithic people would most likely to do which of the following?

• build permanent homes
• plant their own crops
• trade with other settlements
• make simple tools like stone axes