25 Questions
Which type of crops did Mesoamericans grow between 7000 and 5000 b.c.?
Maize, beans, and squash
Where did the oldest and biggest Neolithic farming villages appear?
Southwest Asia
When did farming of wheat and barley move eastward into India?
5000 b.c.
Which crop was grown by farmers in Southeast Asia by 5000 b.c.?
Rice
Where was the city of Jericho located, one of the oldest settlements?
Palestine
What is the significance of the period between 8000 and 5000 b.c. in terms of agriculture?
Systematic agriculture developed during this period in various parts of the world.
How did urbanization impact farming in the United States?
Cities expanded, leading to a decrease in farmland available for farming.
Which region saw the cultivation of wheat, barley, and domestication of animals by 8000 b.c.?
Southwest Asia
What is one impact of high productivity in modern agriculture?
Creation of surpluses that can be stored or traded.
What era is known for the common use of iron tools and weapons?
Iron Age
Which statement best describes the impact of the Neolithic Revolution on farming history?
It led to the development of systematic agriculture and animal domestication.
Which era set the stage for major changes in farming and society?
Neolithic Age
What was one outcome of the Neolithic Revolution?
Establishment of farming villages
What led to the development of cities during ancient times?
Prosperity of farming villages
When did systematic agriculture begin according to the text?
Before 5000 B.C.
What purpose might Jericho's tower have served?
Agricultural storage facility
How did walls benefit the inhabitants of Jericho?
Provided defense and protection
What was the role of domesticated animals in Jericho?
Provided meat, wool, and milk
How did early farmers harvest their crops in Jericho?
Using tools made of stone and wood
What characterized a civilization according to historians in the text?
Complex culture shared by many people
What material was primarily used to make sickles and hoes for farming during the Neolithic Revolution?
Flint
How did the discovery of metals impact tool-making during the Neolithic Age?
It marked a new level of control over the environment
What major change in social roles occurred due to the transition to systematic agriculture?
Men became more dominant in society as they focused on obtaining food
Which metal alloy, discovered around 4000 b.c., was harder and more durable than copper?
Copper and tin
What was one of the consequences of men becoming more involved in farming during the Neolithic Revolution?
Men played a more dominant role in society
Explore the transition from the Neolithic Age to the Iron Age, and the developments in farming, societal structures, and military defenses. Delve into the growth of cities in river valleys like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.
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