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Early Humans & Agricultural Revolution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Paleolithic people moved from place to place in search of food. This is why they are called ______.

a)

farmers

b)

settlers

c)

nomads

d)
  1. immigrants

2.

Early people used fire to cook food.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Which of the following is an example of Paleolithic technology?

a)

flint ax head

b)

a tree branch

c)

an iron pot

d)

written language

4.

During the Paleolithic Age, people developed written language.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Which of the following is a way that early people adapted to living in a cold climate?

a)

They built houses out of stone.

b)

They lived close to water.

c)

They stayed inside.

d)

They made clothes from animal skins.

6.

A land bridge made it possible for Paleolithic people to travel from Asia into North America.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Which of the following happened during the ice ages?

a)

Large pieces of ice melted, flooding the Earth.

b)

Earth's oceans froze.

c)

Thick sheets of ice moved across much of the northern part of the Earth.

d)
  1. Water separated Asia and North America.

8.

Cave paintings are an example of Paleolithic art.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

The last Ice Age ended ______.

a)

around 100,000 b.c.

b)

between about 9000 and 8000 b.c.

c)

around 4000 b.c.

d)

about 2.5 million years ago

10.

Before the development of spoken language, people could not communicate with each other.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

When did the Neolithic Age begin?

a)

about 8000 b.c.

b)

about 4000 b.c.

c)

about 2000 b.c.

d)

2.5 million years ago

12.

What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?

a)

specialization of labor

b)

beginning of trade

c)

systematic agriculture

d)

use of new stone tools

13.

In early civilizations, farmers and craftspeople belonged to the highest social class.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

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

a)

many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

b)

hunters developed better techniques for hunting

c)

humans learned which plants were safe to eat

d)

people had a steady supply of food

15.

A monarchy is a type of government led by an elected president.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Early civilizations often portrayed their gods and goddesses in their art.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

What is one way that houses in Çatalhüyük were different from most modern houses?

a)

Houses in Çatalhüyük were built close together.

b)

People in Çatalhüyük decorated the inside of their houses.

c)

Houses in Çatalhüyük did not have a front door.

d)

Houses in Çatalhüyük were bare inside.

18.

Bronze is created by mixing copper and iron.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

By the beginning of the Bronze Age, civilizations began to emerge in ______.

a)

mountain ranges

b)

ocean coastlines

c)

river valleys

d)

rain forests

20.

Bronze was an advancement over copper because bronze was stronger than copper.

a)

true

b)

false