Early Civilizations and the Agricultural Revolution Worksheet

What is copper working?

• Using a plow to farm

• Using copper to make tools or art, an indirect result of agriculture

• The discovery of agriculture

• A controllable food supply brought about by agriculture

For the following question, use the source provided. This gold appliqué, more than six millennia old, appears to be a bull but has buffalo-like horns. Smithsonian Magazine. What were gold and copper first used for?

• Practical applications, armor, and weapons

• Decorative and ritual purposes; grave ornaments

• Food in times of famine

• Transportation

Which of the following is NOT a metal mentioned in your reading that early settled societies valued?

• Bronze

• Diamond

• Copper

• Gold

The value of metals encouraged which of the following between these early civilizations?

• Disease

• Shared rituals

• Erosion

• Trade

What metal was later discovered and valued for its durability over copper and suitability for practical applications?

• Sand

• Stone

• Bronze

• Wood

Which of the following are an example of early domesticated animals?

• Bats

• Penguins

• Sheep

• Rats

What is one positive impact of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Advancements in technology, art, and trade

• Increased chance of malnutrition and starvation

• Exposure to animal-borne diseases and epidemics

• Increase in social equality

The popular debate associated with the introduction of agriculture is known as:

• The Neolithic Revolution debate

• The Industrial Revolution debate

• The Green Revolution debate

• The Digital Revolution debate

Which of the following is considered one of the biggest transitions in human history?

• Hunting and gathering

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The American Revolution

• Decorative metals

What is one negative impact of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Advancements in technology, art, and trade

• Food surpluses leading to population growth

• Greater exposure to disease and malnutrition

• Development of long-distance trade