The Neolithic Age-6th grade

Humans evolved 300,000 years ago in ________.

• Antartica

• Australia

• Africa

• Asia

Which of these best describes nomads?

• • Moving from place to place with no settled home

• • Planting corn, beans, and squash for food

• • Controlling the use of fire for cooking and forging tools

• • Living near a river or ocean

Which of these correctly lists historical eras in chronological order?

• • New Stone Age, Stone Age, Paleolithic Age

• • Paleolithic Age, Old Stone Age, Neolithic age

• • Stone Age, Paleolithic Age, New Stone Age

• • Stone Age, New Stone Age, Paleolithic Age

Where did the earliest civilizations form?

• • In river valleys

• Along the Nile River banks
• In the Amazon rainforest
• In the Arctic regions

Which of these is a major part of modern civilization?

• • Religions

• • Social classes

• • Governments

• • All of the above

What is agriculture?

• Agriculture is the art of painting landscapes.
• Agriculture refers to the process of mining minerals.
• Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals.
• Agriculture is the study of animal behavior.

What is the meaning of surplus?

• A type of financial investment.
• A shortage of resources.
• A balanced amount of goods.
• An excess amount beyond what is necessary.

What is irrigation?

• Irrigation is the artificial application of water to assist in the growth of crops.
• Irrigation is the method of harvesting crops without water.
• Irrigation refers to the natural rainfall that nourishes crops.
• Irrigation is the process of planting seeds in the ground.

What is civilization?

• Civilization is a complex human society with cities, social structures, and cultural achievements.
• Civilization is a form of government structure.
• Civilization refers to a natural landscape.
• Civilization is a type of animal species.

What is the meaning of innovation?

• The act of eliminating old ideas and products completely.
• something new and different.

• A method of copying existing products without changes.
• A strategy for maintaining the status quo in business.