The Neolithic Revolution: A Journey from Hunting to Farming

Question 1

Which type of tools were commonly used in the Neolithic era?

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Stone tools

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Metal tools

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Bronze tools

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Iron tools

Question 2

What is the time in history when people began to form permanent villages and practice farming called?

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The Neolithic Revolution

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The Stone Age

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The Bronze Age

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The Iron Age

Question 3

Which of these was NOT an advantage of farming during the Neolithic Revolution?

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More free time

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A dependable food supply

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Permanent settlements

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Better health

Question 4

What term describes the period when people started living in permanent villages and farming?

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The Neolithic Revolution

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The Bronze Age

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The Iron Age

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The Stone Age

Question 5

Which of these was NOT a major advancement during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Using metal tools

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Settling in villages

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Farming

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Taming animals

Question 6

Why did people start living in permanent villages during the Neolithic Revolution?

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To be near their food

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To protect themselves from danger

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To build temples and monuments

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To develop trade routes

Question 7

What kind of farming was common during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Settled agriculture

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Hunting and gathering

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Shifting cultivation

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Industrial agriculture

Question 8

What was a key difference between the Neolithic and Paleolithic periods?

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Farming

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Use of stone tools

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Animal domestication

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Cave paintings

Question 9

Which of these crops was grown during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Wheat

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Rice

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Corn

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Soybeans

Question 10

What major change happened during the Neolithic Revolution?

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People started farming and living in villages instead of hunting and gathering.

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People learned to use metal tools.

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People started taming animals.

Question 11

How did the Neolithic Revolution change the way people lived?

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People started living in permanent settlements.

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People stopped using stone tools.

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People became nomadic hunter-gatherers again.

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People began using metal tools.

Question 12

During the Neolithic Revolution, what major change occurred?

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People started living in permanent settlements and farming their own food

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People started using metal tools

Question 13

What period of time saw the important transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming?

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The Neolithic Revolution

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The Agricultural Revolution

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The Bronze Age

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The Iron Age

Question 14

Which of the following crops was among the first to be grown when humans started farming?

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Wheat

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Rice

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Corn

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Potato

Question 15

Which of these tools was NOT invented during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Metal plow

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Stone axe

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Pottery

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Flint arrowhead

Question 16

What period in history is known as the 'Neolithic Revolution'?

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The period when humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming

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The period when humans first used fire

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The period when humans developed metal tools

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The period when humans began to build cities

Question 17

What was a major impact of the Neolithic Revolution on human societies?

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Increased population growth

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Reduced need for physical activity

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Shorter life expectancy

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Decline in cultural diversity

Question 18

Which of the following was a key tool developed during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Flint sickle

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Bronze sword

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Iron plow

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Steam engine

Question 19

Which region of the world is believed to be the birthplace of the Neolithic Revolution?

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Mesopotamia

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Egypt

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China

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South America

Question 20

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

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People used metal tools

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People began farming crops

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People domesticated animals

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People lived in settled communities

Question 21

Which region is thought to be one of the earliest centers of agriculture?

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Mesopotamia

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Egypt

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India

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South America

Question 22

Which of the following is a legacy of the Neolithic Revolution that is still relevant today?

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Farming

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Writing

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Metalworking

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Social hierarchies

Question 23

During the Neolithic Revolution, how did people's relationship with animals change?

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People raised animals for food.

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People hunted more animals.

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People stopped using animals for transportation.

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People kept animals as pets.

Question 24

During the Neolithic Revolution, which crop was the first to be cultivated on farms?

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Wheat

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Apple

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Carrot

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Potato

Question 25

During the Neolithic Revolution, why did humans settle down instead of continuing to wander as nomads?

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C. They began farming plants and animals

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A. They invented metal tools

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B. They discovered how to make fire

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D. The population of humans and animals grew

Question 26

Which of the following was NOT an important tool that was developed during the Neolithic Revolution?

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C. Metal plow

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A. Stone axe

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B. Bow and arrow

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D. Ceramic pot

Question 27

What kind of foods did people start eating more of after the Neolithic Revolution?

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C. Grains and vegetables

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A. Meat from hunting

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B. Fruits and berries

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D. Dairy products

Question 28

How did population growth change during the Neolithic Revolution?

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C. It increased gradually

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A. It decreased

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B. There was no change

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D. It suddenly increased a lot

Question 29

Why is the Neolithic Revolution so important in human history?

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C. It helped humans build the first civilizations

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A. It started the end of the Stone Age

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B. It led to the development of today's tools and machines

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D. It caused many large animals to die out

Question 30

What is the main difference between how people lived in the Neolithic period and how they lived in the Paleolithic period?

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B. People lived in permanent settlements in the Neolithic period

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A. People used metal tools in the Neolithic period

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C. People had written language in the Neolithic period

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D. People had more complex social structures in the Neolithic period

Question 31

How do archaeologists learn about the Neolithic Revolution?

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C. They study objects and remains that are left behind

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A. They read written records

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B. They listen to stories that have been passed down by word of mouth

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D. They look at cave paintings

Question 32

How did farming and settling down in one place change the way people in the Neolithic period lived and worked together?

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People started to have different jobs, like farming, building, and making tools.

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People stopped caring about their families and friends.

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Nothing changed in the way people lived and worked together.

Question 33

Before the Neolithic Revolution, what was the main way humans got food?

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Hunting and gathering

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Farming

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Fishing

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Trading

Question 34

Which invention made it easier for people to settle down and start farming?

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Plough

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Wheel

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Fire

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Sword

Question 35

What was the most important new food source that humans discovered during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Wheat

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Corn

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Rice

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Potatoes

Question 36

Which of these tools was used by Neolithic people to cut and shape materials?

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Stone axes and flint knives

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Bronze swords and spears

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Iron ploughs and sickles

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Wooden clubs and arrows

Question 37

Which animal was first domesticated by Neolithic people?

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Dog

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Horse

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Sheep

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Cow

Question 38

What is the name of the period of time before the Neolithic Revolution?

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Paleolithic Era

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Mesolithic Era

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

Question 39

What was a type of Neolithic structure used for storage?

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Granary

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Roundhouse

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Pit house

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Pyramid

Question 40

What allowed Neolithic people to live in settled communities?

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Farming

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The use of written language

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The invention of the plough

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The emergence of trade

Question 41

Which of the following animals was NOT domesticated during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Giraffe

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Dog

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Cow

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Horse

Question 42

Which of these crops did humans begin to grow during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Wheat

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Apple

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Banana

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Carrot

Question 43

What material did Neolithic people primarily use to make tools and weapons?

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Stone

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Bronze

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Iron

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Copper

Question 44

Which animal did humans domesticate during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Dog

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Horse

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Elephant

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Tiger

Question 45

Which invention of the Neolithic Revolution allowed humans to store food for longer periods?

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Pottery

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Wheel

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Plough

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Bow and arrow

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of a Neolithic settlement?

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Nomadic lifestyle

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Permanent housing

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Organized agriculture

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Specialized crafts

Question 47

Which of these tools did Neolithic people use for grinding grains?

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Mortar and pestle

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Sickle

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Axe

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Spear

Question 48

Which of the following best describes the Neolithic Revolution?

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A transition from hunting and gathering to farming

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A period of rapid technological advancement

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A time when humans first developed language

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A period marked by the rise of large empires

Question 49

What is the main reason why humans started farming during the Neolithic Revolution?

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They discovered how to grow their own food.

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The climate became too cold for hunting and gathering.

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There were too many people for the land to support.

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They wanted to live in one place instead of moving around.

Question 50

Which of these crops was first domesticated by humans?

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Wheat

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Maize

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Rice

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Potatoes

Question 51

Which of the following tools was NOT used by Neolithic farmers?

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Metal sickles

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Stone axes

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Wooden plows

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Flint knives

Question 52

What was the main source of energy for Neolithic communities?

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Wood

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Coal

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Oil

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Wind

Question 53

Which feature did NOT belong to the Neolithic Revolution?

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Use of many metal tools

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Farming communities settling down

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Permanent homes

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Special tools for different jobs

Question 54

Which of these was an important new technology from the Neolithic Revolution?

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Making pots

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Chipped stone tools

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Writing

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Steam engines

Question 55

What do we call the time in history when humans moved from hunting and gathering to farming?

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New Stone Age

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Stone Age

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Farming Revolution

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Bronze Age

Question 56

Why did humans start farming most likely?

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The population got bigger

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The weather changed

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New tools were invented

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Other cultures inspired them

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a key feature of the Neolithic Revolution?

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The use of fire for warmth only

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The development of settled farming communities

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The domestication of animals

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The invention of tools and technologies