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Neolithic Revolution and Early Civilizations Questions

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

One effect of the Neolithic Revolution was to

a)

introduce commercial investment in joint stock companies

b)

expand the use of realism in portraits and landscape paintings

c)

develop surplus food production and permanent settlements

d)

prove that the Sun, not Earth, was the center of the solar system

2.

To increase the supply of food, some Neolithic communities living in arid regions of the world developed

a)

three-field systems

b)

petrochemical fertilizers

c)

irrigation systems

d)

slash-and-burn methods

3.

Patterns of high population density have most often been associated with

a)

elevations above 10,000 feet

b)

regions with dense tropical vegetation

c)

areas receiving less than 10 inches of rainfall per year

d)

access to waterways and transportation systems

4.

Which development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

a)

Food was grown on haciendas.

b)

Stone tools were used for the first time.

c)

The factory system replaced the domestic system.

d)

Permanent settlements were established in river valleys.

5.

[Refer to figure 2] The image above could be included as part of a presentation showing evidence about which topic?

a)

Geographic features of Mesopotamia

b)

Education systems of the first civilizations

c)

Common characteristics of early civilizations

d)

Trade routes and early exploration of the world

6.

[Refer to figure 2] Which of the following statements accurately describes a reason for the innovation presented in the image?

a)

People in Mesopotamia had a complicated system of laws that had to be written down.

b)

Early scribes were mainly in charge of writing down prayers.

c)

Mesopotamians learned to read so they could keep up with the latest news around their vast empire.

d)

Writing was first created to keep track of daily food supplies and payments.

7.

The development of civilizations in the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers), Indus River Valley, and Yellow River/Shang China was made possible because of ______?

a)

Formation of art and architecture

b)

Cultural diffusion

c)

Invention of farming

d)

Discovery of trade

8.

Which is a plausible claim based on this map ?

a)

Early civilizations developed sea trade routes.

b)

Communication between the first civilizations was common.

c)

Cultural diffusion among early humans was evident.

d)

The earliest civilizations developed around dependable water sources.

9-11.

Figure 5: Passage about human survival during Ice Ages, nomadic adaptation to follow herds, and qualities of herding with animals as mobile food reserves. COMPREHENSION PASSAGE: “Man survived the fierce test of the Ice Ages because he had the flexibility of mind to recognise inventions and to turn them into community property. Evidently the Ice Ages worked a profound change in the way man could live. They forced him to depend less on plants and more on animals. The rigours of hunting on the edge of the ice also changed the strategy of hunting. It became less attractive to stalk single animals, however large. The better alternative was to follow herds and not to lose them — to learn to anticipate and the pace and to adapt their habits, including their wandering migrations. This is a peculiar adaptation — the transhumance [nomadic] mode of life on the move. It has some of the earlier qualities of hunting, because it is a pursuit; the place and the pace are set by the food animal. And it has some of the later qualities of herding, because the animal is tended and, as it were, stored as a mobile reservoir of food.”

9.

Refer to figure 5. Which statement best describes a result of early humans’ adaption of a nomadic lifestyle to follow herds, including their wandering migrations?

a)

Man remained in one location for all of known history.

b)

Early man became extinct as a result of too much movement.

c)

Early man adapted to animal movement and remained just on the edge of the ice for millions of years.

d)

Early man learned to adapt and began to spread throughout the world.

10.

Refer to figure 5. A historian could best use this information to study which topic?

a)

Human life after the birth of farming

b)

Human behavior before the Neolithic Revolution

c)

Animal behavior before the Ice Ages

d)

The early relationship between humans and plants

11.

Refer to figure 5. Which later innovation would be a direct effect of humans learning to adapt over time and ultimately domesticate both plants and animals?

a)

Farming

b)

Nomadic behavior

c)

Hunting and gathering

d)

Warfare

12.

What was a major reason the cities of Babylon, Harappa, and Kiev became important centers of civilization?

a)

River valley trade made them key economic areas.

b)

Their control of nearby straits made them powerful.

c)

Direct access to the ocean made them pilgrimage sites.

d)

Their locations near mountain passes made them gateways to other regions.

13.

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

a)

building floating gardens to grow corn

b)

establishing representative democracies

c)

developing a writing system using cuneiform

d)

constructing Hindu temples

14.

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

a)

farming led to settled communities

b)

people started using animal skins for clothing

c)

copper was first used to improve stone tools

d)

cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups

15.

Which factor most influenced the construction of semipermanent settlements during the Neolithic period?

a)

production of surplus food

b)

drawings on cave walls

c)

ability to harness fire

d)

introduction of fishing nets

16.

During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food surplus led directly to

a)

a nomadic lifestyle

b)

a reliance on stone weaponry

c)

an increase in population

d)

a dependence on hunting and gathering

17.

Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution?

a)

moving from urban centers to rural centers

b)

using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production

c)

replacing human laborers with machines

d)

shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life

18.

Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Africa

19.

Which title best completes the graphic organizer below?

a)

Elements of a Civilization

b)

Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle

c)

Elements of the Paleolithic Age

d)

Features of the Middle Stone Age

20.

What is the best title for the diagram below? Diagram shows: top box "Nomads / Hunters and Gatherers / Simple Tools and Weapons" leading to bottom box "Farmers / Domesticated Animals / Establishment of Villages".

a)

Features of Belief Systems

b)

Features of Classical Civilizations

c)

Changes during the Fall of the Roman Empire

d)

Changes during the Neolithic Revolution

21.

The major river valley for early Chinese civilization was the

a)

Nile

b)

Tigris

c)

Huang He

d)

Euphrates

22.

The life of early humans is difficult to understand. This is because early humans did NOT leave us

a)

everyday tools

b)

cave drawings

c)

written records

d)

stone jewelry

23.

In the Old Stone Age, before 6000 BC, the hominid did all of the following EXCEPT

a)

walk upright

b)

farm land

c)

make jewelry

d)

use tools

24.

Historians describe the pattern of the rise and fall of ruling families in ancient China as the

a)

cycle of politics

b)

feudalistic circle

c)

winds of power

d)

dynastic cycle

25.

Every society goes through changes. The Chinese explained the change in rulers as the will of the gods. When floods, riots, famines and loss of battles hit China, the people believed that the ruler no longer had the favor of the gods to rule. This favor or power to rule was known as

a)

Divine Right

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Might Makes Right

d)

Rollover Empires

26.

One of China's great rivers is the Huang He. It is located in the northern part of China. The Chinese refer to the Huang He as "China's Sorrow." This nickname for the river indicates that it probably

a)

has a history of violent flooding, killing many

b)

dries up most of the year and is a good source of farmland

c)

provides regular irrigation to surrounding areas

d)

has served as a good reliable transportation link

27.

The Indus River Civilization (2500 BC–1700 BC) is best known for its

a)

written history

b)

planned cities

c)

military feats

d)

postal system

28.

Monsoons are

a)

seasonal winds

b)

seasonal rains

c)

seasonal droughts

d)

seasonal invasions

29.

The ancient Indus (India) Civilization was similar to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt in that ALL THREE

a)

were protected from invasion by deserts

b)

had monsoon winds that affected crops

c)

were aided by the flooding of major rivers

d)

experienced constant invasions due to open geography

30.

Jared Diamond, a historian, has said that the development of agriculture was the biggest mistake ever made by humans! What is one drawback to the development of agriculture?

a)

More food is available to more people.

b)

People live a healthy life with better nutrition.

c)

Disease spreads quickly among people living close together.

d)

Providing food efficiently has allowed people to pursue the arts.

31.

Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is the

a)

Agricultural Revolution

b)

Paleolithic Revolution

c)

Commercial Revolution

d)

Information Revolution

32.

Which term refers to the transition (change) of human societies from nomadic/ hunting and gathering to farming?

a)

Paleolithic Revolution

b)

Agricultural Revolution

c)

Industrial Revolution

d)

Neolithic Revolution

33.

Domestication is...

a)

Breeding animals/plants for qualities you like

b)

Migration from Africa to Asia

c)

Cats & dogs

34.
What is another word for farming?
a)
Domestication
b)
Irrigation
c)
Agriculture
d)
Farming
35.
What was the greatest benefit when people began farming?
a)
they had more time to relax
b)
they had better-tasting food
c)
they had a stable food supply
d)
they had enough water for crops
36.

What was a major change in human lifestyle during the Neolithic Revolution?

a)

People started living in caves.

b)

People began farming and growing crops.

c)

People only hunted and gathered food.

d)

People moved constantly in search of food.

37.

During the Mesolithic Age, the gradual in domestication of animals and agriculture led to what?

a)

Better tools for hunting

b)

Settled communities

c)

Population decrease

d)

Math concepts

38.

Once humans lived began to settle down & become farmers, ___________ developed.

a)

Factories

b)

Cities & Governments

c)

Paleolithic Man

d)

Gunpowder

39.

How did the domestication of animals benefit early human societies?

a)

It provided a reliable food source.

b)

It made hunting unnecessary.

c)

It led to the extinction of wild animals.

d)

It discouraged farming practices.

40.

Which of the following was a result of permanent settlements?

a)

Increased nomadic lifestyle

b)

Development of complex societies

c)

Decrease in population

d)

Less interaction between communities

41.

How did the Neolithic Revolution lead to the development of new tools?

a)

People needed tools for hunting large animals.

b)

Farming required new tools for planting and harvesting.

c)

Tools were used to build temporary shelters.

d)

Tools were only used for artistic purposes.

42.

This image represents which historical aspect?

a)

Geography

b)

Religion

c)

Social Structure

d)

Achievement

43.

They were the lowest class of people in ancient Egypt besides the servants and slaves. They were the _______?

a)

Priests

b)

Nobles

c)

Farmers

d)

Plebeians

44.

The people of middle class in Egypt were the ________________?

a)

Pharaoh

b)

Lesser government officials, scribes, and a few rich craftspeople

c)

Nobles, or people from rich and powerful families.

45.
Which development was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?
a)
Machines were used to mass- produce goods for markets
b)
a surplus of food led to more complex societies
A surplus of food led to more complex societies 
c)
Feudal manors provided the necessities of life.
d)
the centers of trade moved from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
46.

What was the name of a large village from the Neolithic time period that is in current day Turkey?

a)

Catalhuyuk

b)

Aleppo

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Israel

47.
An _________ is how people use their resources to meet their needs.  It is how people make, distribute and use goods and services.
a)
economic system
b)
government
c)
religion
d)
agricultural practice