Neolithic Period Quiz

What does the term 'Neolithic Period' refer to?

• The first stage of the Stone Age

• The middle stage of the Stone Age

• The Iron Age

• The last stage of the Stone Age

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Neolithic Period?

• Invention of the wheel

• Use of polished stone tools

• Spread of agricultural practices

• Megalithic architecture

In which region did agriculture develop around 9,000 BCE?

• Central Europe

• Southeast Europe

• Northern Europe

• Near East

What term did Gordon Childe popularize in the 1940s to reflect the impact of agriculture?

• Stone Age Revolution

• Bronze Age Revolution

• Neolithic Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

What was a common feature of Neolithic communities regarding food storage?

• Individual storage facilities in each house

• Storage in nearby caves

• Communal storage facilities

• No storage facilities

What marks the transition period to the Bronze Age?

• Introduction of iron tools

• Introduction of copper metallurgy

• Introduction of pottery

• Introduction of writing

What was a significant change in diet at Tell Abu Hureyra after the introduction of pottery?

• Increased consumption of raw meat

• Increased consumption of baked food

• Increased consumption of wild plants

• Increased consumption of porridge and gruel

What is a major consequence of more intensive agriculture during the Neolithic?

• Reduction in technological advancements

• Less food available

• More villages and complex social organization

• Decrease in population