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Unit 1: Paleo-, Meso-, Neolithic Age
Unit 1: Paleo-, Meso-, Neolithic Age
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The term “neolithic era” originally meant one thing, but today has come to refer to
the era where the people began to use polished stone tools
the agricultural transition
the era where people began to live permanently in villages
the early stages of agricultural society
2
Which is an economic advantage of settled agricultural communities prior to 600 B.C.E.?
Farmers remained independently competitive from one another
Farmers were able to trade goods on a commercial scale.
Farmers developed conservation techniques increasing yields
Farmers were able to maintain stability through generations
3
What supported the theory that Neolithic religions reflect nature in early agricultural society
cave paintings
priests’ burial sites
representations of gods and goddesses
religious texts
4
The
most significant
defining characteristic of the paleolithic era was that
men and women engaged in the same economic activities.
people domesticated animals.
human beings used stone and bone tools to cultivate crops.
the peoples relied on hunting and gathering for subsistence.
5
Which of the following BEST accounts for the rapid spread of human beings across the globe?
Humans adapted to temperate and subarctic climates.
Humans were naturally suited to a variety of climates
HSS evolved in place humanoids that left Africa much earlier
Humans migrated with domesticated herd animals.
6
Paleolithic communities were typically organized in which of the following ways?
No strict hierarchy, power was held by a selected leader
Written law codes supported rulers' legal authority.
Organized religions focus on male deities justified power.
Power was held by a single ruler who owned agricultural land
7
Neandertal peoples developed a capacity for emotion and feelings, which can be seen from their
elaborate burials
ancestor worship
Venus figurines
cave paintings
8
The image provides evidence to support all of the following EXCEPT?
Humans used multiple tools including fire to leave records
Humans attempted to keep record of hunting and pastoralism
The opposing bulls symbolized cross-regional trade by humans
Early humans felt the need to spread information to others
9
Which of the following best describes an economic disadvantage of hunting-gathering societies?
Hunter-gatherers tend to have greater longevity
Limited food supplies forced bands to remain small in number
Limited supplies caused formation larger communities
Constant warfare with others encouraged protective alliances
10
All of the following social changes were brought about by agriculture
EXCEPT
the emergence of social classes
the invention of writing
population growth
the emergence of villages and towns
