Which statement best describes hunter - gatherer communities?

they cooked food and kept warm by building fires

Recent archaeological studies suggest that _________

the earliest humans developed in Africa

Early humans living during the Old Stone Age most likely _________________

lived in small groups and moved as food became scarce

Which best describes the domestication of plants had on early human society?

people quickly learned to increase harvests = Food surpluses

What led to the emergence of more defined social rankings (social hierarchy)?

the growth of settled communities

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was ____________________

establishment of villages and rise of governments

Which statement best describes why hunter – gatherers were nomadic?

local climate and seasonal changes controlled food supply

Which describes one impact irrigation had on early societies?

it allowed otherwise unusable land to be farmed

The study of culture mainly involves __________

learning why various people live the way they do

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1
Which statement best describes hunter - gatherer communities?
they used stone tools to plant primitive crops
they cooked food and kept warm by building fires
they dug wells as a source of fresh water in dry climates
they protected themselves from weather in wooden cabins
2
Recent archaeological studies suggest that _________
all continents were settled about the same time
farming societies developed before hunter - gatherers
the earliest humans developed in Africa
the wheel was used by all ancient societies
3
The Neolithic Revolution refers to a time when early humans _____________
began to organize governments
migrated from Africa
developed agriculture
mastered fire
4
Early humans living during the Old Stone Age most likely _________________
lived in small groups and moved as food became scarce
worshiped one common God
settled in permanent towns for defense
were not interested in art or music
5
Which best describes the domestication of plants had on early human society?
people ate only plant products
people quickly learned to increase harvests = Food surpluses
people ate only meat
people learned to hunt animals for the first time
6
What led to the emergence of more defined social rankings (social hierarchy)?
the emergence of tools
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
the migration to the Americas
the growth of settled communities
7
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was ____________________
establishment of villages and rise of governments
reliance on hunting and gathering for food
a decrease in trade between different cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
8
World's earliest civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, + India) developed near __________
peninsulas
mountains
deserts
rivers
9
Which development most allowed people to form permanent settlements?
advances in agriculture
the spread of monotheism
advances in written language
creation of a democratic government
10
Which statement best describes why hunter – gatherers were nomadic?
they desired to explore territory and meet new people
the soil was depleted by the crops they grew
local climate and seasonal changes controlled food supply
they needed to find better pature for their animals
11
Which describes one impact irrigation had on early societies?
it helped establish their religion
it made herding domestic animals difficult
it prevented people from growing enough food
it allowed otherwise unusable land to be farmed
12
Hunter Gathers' way of life made it impossible for people to live _________
without a spoken language
in permanent dwellings
in cold climates
in groups
13
The study of culture mainly involves __________
analyzing personalities in a family
observing the geography of a civliaztion
learning why various people live the way they do
understanding the technology of modern machines
14
Why is irrigation important to an agricultural community?
to feed the animals
to supply water to crops
to use boats on the rivers
to help domesticate animals
15
Before towns and cities can develop in a society that society must first develop __________
a writing system
education system
democrat governments
food surplus

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