ELS Comprenensive Review - Early People, MEsopotamia, Egypt

What was one advantage of settling near a river?

• Reliable water supply for crops

• Natural barrier against invaders

• Source of precious metals

• Colder temperatures for storage

Why did early people migrate from place to place?

• They followed animal herds and seasonal plants

• They wanted to discover new continents

• They preferred to avoid other tribes

• They needed new materials for tools

Which factor best explains why farming began in fertile valleys?

• Rich soil and dependable flooding

• Proximity to mountains

• Heavy rainfall throughout the year

• Access to ocean ports

The term “prehistoric” refers to the time before…

• A. Written records existed

• B. Humans learned to make fire

• C. The last Ice Age ended

• D. People built stone temples

Which development marked the start of the Neolithic Age?

• Domestication of plants and animals

• Invention of bronze tools

• Discovery of iron

• Rise of written laws

Early hunters and gatherers most often lived in…

• Small mobile groups

• Large fortified cities

• Permanent stone houses

• Underground villages

A society with workers who specialize in different jobs is called a…

• civilization

• monarchy

• tribe

• colony

Which tool would have been most useful for farming in early villages?

• Stone hoe

• Bone needle

• Wooden spear

• Clay tablet

What allowed populations in early settlements to increase?

• Food surpluses from agriculture

• Fewer animals to hunt

• Colder climates

• Frequent wars

What describes the role of women in most hunter-gatherer societies?

• Gathering food and caring for families

• Leading armies into battle

• Recording religious stories

• Building defensive walls