Unit 1.2 Early Humans Quiz

Farming caused food surpluses, which led to:

• People traveling more

• The growth of villages and permanent homes

• More hunting and gathering

• The disappearance of trade

What was the main way people got food during the Paleolithic Age?

• Farming

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading

• Fishing only

Which of these developments is MOST associated with the Neolithic Age?

• Use of fire
  

• Cave painting

• Farming and permanent settlements

• Nomadic lifestyle

What allowed people in the Neolithic Age to stay in one place?

• Invention of the wheel
  

• Discovery of farming

• Metal tools

• Writing

Which type of tools were used in the Paleolithic Age?

• polished metal tools
  

• Advanced machinery

• Simple stone, wood, and bone tools

• Iron weapons

People in the Paleolithic Age lived in:

• Large cities
  

• Small nomadic groups

• Permanent farming villages

• Castles and forts

Which statement BEST describes the Neolithic Age?

• People moved around constantly and relied on wild plants.
  

• People created fire and simple tools for the first time.

• People farmed, domesticated animals, and built villages.

• People relied completely on fishing for food.

What is a key feature of Neolithic tools compared to Paleolithic tools?

• They were made from metal.
  

• They were polished and more advanced.

• They were made from ice and wood.

• They were made from ice and wood.

Which of the following is an example of Paleolithic art?

• Clay pottery
  

• Cave paintings of animals

• Woven cloth

• Stone temples

What was one result of the Neolithic Revolution (shift to farming)?

• 1. People became more nomadic.
     

• 1. There were fewer tools made.

• 1. Populations grew and villages formed.

• 1. People stopped trading completely