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1
The fertile land in river valleys made it easy to grow crops.
True
False
2
A shrine is a place where people store extra food.
True
False
3
To domesticate is to
To tame animals for humans use
To care for children
To train for a particular job
Create tools and methods to perform tasks
4
By the beginning of the Bronze Age, civilizations began to emerge in
Mountain ranges
Ocean coastlines
River valleys
Rain forests
5
Taming an animal for use of humans is called
Specialization
Technology
Domestication
Encampment
6
What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?
Beginning of trade
Systematic agriculture
Specialization of labor
Use of new stone tools
7
Why was the discovery of bronze an important breakthrough at the end of the Neolithic Age?
Bronze was stronger than copper
Bronze was more attractive than copper
Bronze was more abundant than copper
Bronze was more affordable than copper
8
Why did early civilizations form governments?
For religious reasons
For protection and order
For entertainment
For easy access to food
9
What were the subjects of paintings by Paleolithic people?
Animals
Flowers
Buildings
Men, women, and children
10
During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because
Humans learned which plants were safe to eat
Many animals that were dangerous to humans died off
Hunters developed better techniques for hunting
People had a steady supply of food
11
Times of extreme cold when great sheets of ice covered parts of the Earth were the
Golden Age
Stone Age
Ice ages
Bronze Age
12
How did farming lead to new types of economic activities?
People did not have time to hunt/gather.
People did not like to farm.
A decrease in food meant people had to find other activities
Steady food supply meant people could become skilled workers
13
By what methods did Paleolithic people get food?
Domesticating animals
Grocery store
Farming
Hunting, gathering, and fishing
14
Which of the following is an example Paleolithic technology?
Flint ax head
A tree branch
An iron pot
Written language
15
During the Paleolithic Age, people developed written language.
True
False
16
A mixture of copper and tin is called
Platinum
Bronze
Amber
Brass
17
The New Stone Age is also known as the
Ice Age
Neolithic Age
Golden Age
Paleolithic Age
18
Where were the biggest and earliest known Neolithic communities located?
Southwest Asia
China
Mexico
Eastern Europe
19
The Old Stone Age is also known as the
Neolithic Age
Age of Man
Paleolithic Age
Ice Age
20
A monarchy is a type of government led by a king or queen.
True
False
21
A nomad is a person who moves from place to place to survive.
True
False
