Paleolithic & Neolithic Era Review

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

• change from nomadic herding to settled farming

• growth of iron toolmaking technology

• migration of early people to the Americas

• decline of large empires

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• Food supplies became more reliable.

• New sources of energy became available.

• People became more nomadic.

• Populations declined.

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it

• influenced climatic changes

• included the domestication of plants and animals

• encouraged a nomadic lifestyle

• caused a decline in population

How did man get his food during the Paleolithic Age?

• Growing crops

• Stealing from others

• Hunting and gathering

• scavenging

What are two advantages to living a settled life?

• Overpopulation and fewer resources

• No more land to hunt and uncovered land

• Food storage and familiarity with the environment

• None of the above

Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?

• New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution.

• Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements.

• The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic people.

• Early people made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• Food supplies became more reliable.

• New sources of energy became available.

• Populations declined.

• People became more nomadic.

What was one of the major advancements in the Neolithic Age?

• Agriculture

• Hunting and gathering

• Space exploration

• Industrialization

What change marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution? 

• beginning of hunting and gathering
• man learned to write
• man began farming
• man built towns and cities

Which of the following happened when man began to farm?

• There were communities where people could do jobs other than farming jobs 
• They had more meat in their diet
• They were constantly attacked by wild animals
• They had to move from place to place following crops