Ch. 1 Prehistory Test

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1 Name: Date: 1. In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history? (A) farmers (B) traders (C) nomadic herders (D) hunters and gatherers A. A,B,C,D B. B,D,A,C C. C,A,B,D D. D,C,A,B 4. The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with A. using child labor in factories B. domesticating plants and animals C. learning to control fire D. developing iron technology 2. In the Middle East during neolithic times, the development of farming brought about A. the establishment of permanent settlements B. a return to a nomadic lifestyle C. the rise of hunting as an important occupation D. increased dependence on the exportation of oil 5. The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because A. factories began to use assembly-line techniques B. new inventions led to overseas exploration C. alternatives to hunting and gathering developed 3. What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution? D. the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural production A. Food supplies became more reliable. B. New sources of energy became available. C. People became more nomadic. D. Populations declined. page 1

2 6. Which heading best completes the partial outline 8. Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three? A. Development of a stable food supply B. Establishment of permanent settlements A. complex civilizations B. surplus of food C. division of labor D. domestication of plants and animals C. Development of writing systems and religions A. Effects of the Migration of People B. Results of the Neolithic Revolution C. Achievements During Feudalism D. Causes of the Green Revolution in Agriculture 9. Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 7. The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it A. influenced climatic changes B. included the domestication of plants and animals C. encouraged a nomadic lifestyle D. caused a decline in population Source: Paul Halsall, ed., Internet History Sourcebooks Project (adapted) Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations? A. Industrial B. Neolithic C. Green D. Commercial page 2

3 10. Which heading best completes the partial outline 12. During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur? A. Surplus of food B. Rise of cities C. Job specialization A. Iron Age B. Old Stone Age C. Neolithic Revolution D. Scientific Revolution D. Development of new technology A. Results of the Fall of Rome B. Effects of the Neolithic Revolution C. Reasons for the Puritan Revolution 13. Document 1 D. Causes of the Bantu Migration 11. Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies. Based on this time line, identify two ways that people s lives changed during the Neolithic Revolution. 14. Planting wheat and barley Domesticating animals Establishing permanent homes and villages What is the best title for this diagram? At the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, the most direct impact of these developments was on A. Elements of Belief Systems B. Characteristics of Classical Civilizations C. Benefits of the Counter Reformation D. Changes during the Neolithic Revolution A. religion and government B. transportation and trade C. diet and shelter D. climate and topography page 3

4 15. The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because A. city dwellers learned to control fire B. societies became more nomadic C. nuclear families evolved into extended families D. permanent settlements developed in river valleys 18. The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the A. change from nomadic herding to settled farming B. growth of iron toolmaking technology C. migration of early peoples to the Americas D. decline of large empires 16. Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact? A. Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations. B. The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic peoples. 19. One result of the Neolithic Revolution was A. an increase in the number of nomadic tribes B. a reliance on hunting and gathering for food C. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments D. a decrease in trade between cultural groups C. New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution. D. Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements. 20. Which heading best completes the partial outline 17. What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history? A. Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time. B. Spoken language was used to improve communication. C. Domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled communities. D. Stone tools and weapons were first developed. A. Cities B. Complex government C. Job specialization D. Writing system A. Examples of Early Technology B. Results of Cultural Diversity C. Characteristics of Civilizations D. Causes for the Neolithic Revolution page 4

5 21. Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for the food they needed for survival are called A. hunters and gatherers B. village dwellers C. subsistence farmers D. guild members 22. Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times? A. Society was highly industrialized. B. The population tended to be small. C. The concept of private property was important. D. There was a system of mass production. page 5