WorksheetsEarly Humans & Agricultural Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Paleolithic people moved from place to place in search of food. This is why they are called ______.
farmers
settlers
nomads
immigrants
Early people used fire to cook food.
true
false
Which of the following is an example of Paleolithic technology?
flint ax head
a tree branch
an iron pot
written language
During the Paleolithic Age, people developed written language.
true
false
Which of the following is a way that early people adapted to living in a cold climate?
They built houses out of stone.
They lived close to water.
They stayed inside.
They made clothes from animal skins.
A land bridge made it possible for Paleolithic people to travel from Asia into North America.
true
false
Which of the following happened during the ice ages?
Large pieces of ice melted, flooding the Earth.
Earth's oceans froze.
Thick sheets of ice moved across much of the northern part of the Earth.
Water separated Asia and North America.
Cave paintings are an example of Paleolithic art.
true
false
The last Ice Age ended ______.
around 100,000 b.c.
between about 9000 and 8000 b.c.
around 4000 b.c.
about 2.5 million years ago
Before the development of spoken language, people could not communicate with each other.
true
false
When did the Neolithic Age begin?
about 8000 b.c.
about 4000 b.c.
about 2000 b.c.
2.5 million years ago
What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?
specialization of labor
beginning of trade
systematic agriculture
use of new stone tools
In early civilizations, farmers and craftspeople belonged to the highest social class.
true
false
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
A monarchy is a type of government led by an elected president.
true
false
Early civilizations often portrayed their gods and goddesses in their art.
true
false
What is one way that houses in Çatalhüyük were different from most modern houses?
Houses in Çatalhüyük were built close together.
People in Çatalhüyük decorated the inside of their houses.
Houses in Çatalhüyük did not have a front door.
Houses in Çatalhüyük were bare inside.
Bronze is created by mixing copper and iron.
true
false
By the beginning of the Bronze Age, civilizations began to emerge in ______.
mountain ranges
ocean coastlines
river valleys
rain forests
Bronze was an advancement over copper because bronze was stronger than copper.
true
false
