Chapter 3: From Hunter-Gatherers to Farmers

One animal that was domesticated mainly for meat and milk was the...

• goat

• chicken

• mule

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get their food?

• by hunting and gathering

• by planting and harvesting

• by trading over land and sea

What change began the Neolithic Age, about 8000 BCE

• trading

• hunting

• farming

The Neolithic Age ended about 3000 BCE, with the discovery of how to...

• build brick houses

• make metal tools

• weave linen cloth

Why was the Fertile Crescent the site of many early settlements?

• The hills were rich in gold.

• The soil was good for crops.

• The forest was full of animals

What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers began to raise plants and animals?

• They shared most of the work.

• They could travel more easily

• They had a stable food supply.

Archaeologists have found houses in which the doorways were built high up on the walls. What was the most likely reason for this?

• People grew taller because they had more to eat.

• People wanted to be safe from wild animals or enemies.

• The land around the houses has sunk over the years.

If you were a Neolithic trader, what would most likely happen as you traveled and traded?

• You would find out how other groups lived.

• You would invent an alphabet and start writing.

• You would become a better hunter by following animals.

What is the best title for this list:

*Spinners

*Weavers

*Basket Makers

*Toolmakers

• Community in Catal Hoyuk

• Specialization in Catal Hoyuk

• Trade in Catal Hoyuk

Archaeologists have found decorated pottery and polished stones. What does this suggest about Neolithic people?

• They mined to get flint.

• They wanted more to eat.

• They cared about beauty.