Paleolithic/Neolithic Flashcards
(25 cards)
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Neolithic Revolution?
Hunting and Gathering
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it
included the domestication of plants and animals
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable.
During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food surplus led directly to
an increase in population
shifting from hunting and gathering to farming
Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Neolithic Revolution?
A nomadic lifestyle
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
A rise in population is not possible without which of the following?
All of the above
The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because
permanent settlements developed in river valleys
refers to moving from one location to another, generally in search of food
nomadic
____of animals was one of the developments of the Neolithic Revolution
domestication
this, as a result of the Neolithic Revolution became an alternative to hunting and gathering
agriculture
During the Paleolithic period of human development, the human populations were _____
small
the Neolithic Revolution led to ____ human
settlements
permanent
historical time period associated with developments in agriculture and animal
domesticaition
neolithic
after the Neolithic Revolution, these became more common in river valley areas like Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt
settlements
the developments of the Neolithic Revolution ultimately led to the growth of different ______
governments
this became more reliable to produce as a result of the Neolithic Revolution
food
the Neolithic Revolution ultimately led to the development of this
civilizations
these became more specialized, as people were able to go beyond farming to make a stable society
jobs
this continent has been seen as the site of the earliest human development
Africa
during this period of human history, humans were known for largely being hunter-gatherers
paleolithic
the Neolithic Revolution’s gains in agriculture and animal domestication led to a food ________(an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.)
surplus
