Q1 Classwork 4

What marked a major breakthrough in early human history?

• Learning to control their environment

• The discovery of fire

• The invention of the wheel

• The establishment of cities

What environmental change occurred around 14,000 years ago?

• Volcanic activity increased

• Deserts expanded

• The Earth became colder

• The ice sheets melted

What did the warmer climate encourage the development of?

• Mountains and valleys

• Forests and grasslands

• Deserts and tundras

• Swamps and marshes

What is the term for the process of raising useful plants and taming animals?

• Agriculture

• Domestication

• Farming

• Horticulture

Which of the following was one of the earliest domesticated animals?

• Cats

• Horses

• Dogs

• Chickens

What type of food could be stored for year-round use?

• Fruits

• Nuts

• Vegetables

• Grains

What was a significant advantage of settling down in areas around estuaries?

• Protection from predators

• Easier transportation

• Abundant resources year-round

• Access to fresh water

How did the changes in climate affect hunter-gatherers?

• They became more nomadic

• They began to settle down

• They stopped hunting

• They migrated to colder regions

What did domesticated animals provide besides food?

• Clothing

• Entertainment

• Transportation

• Medicine

What was one of the first plants that hunter-gatherers learned to cultivate?

• Corn

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Wheat