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What was a significant change in early human settlements?
What was a significant change in early human settlements?
- Reliance solely on fishing for sustenance
- A complete focus on agriculture only
- Permanent relocation to desert regions
- Transition from hunter-gatherer to a combination of farming and hunting (correct)
What contributed to the establishment of villages in early societies?
What contributed to the establishment of villages in early societies?
- Migration to cold climates
- Domestication of animals and plants (correct)
- Development of advanced technologies
- Increased reliance on nomadic hunting
Where were early dwellings most commonly located?
Where were early dwellings most commonly located?
- On high plateaus with minimal resources
- Near caves or along shores and streams (correct)
- In mountainous regions away from water sources
- In the center of dense forests
What primary activity characterized the lifestyle of early dwellings?
What primary activity characterized the lifestyle of early dwellings?
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Which best describes the living conditions of societies before farming was established?
Which best describes the living conditions of societies before farming was established?
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Study Notes
Transition to Settled Life
- Shifted from a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting and gathering to semi-sedentary living, combining both farming and hunting.
- Marked a significant change in human lifestyle, leading to the establishment of permanent settlements.
Domestication
- Involved selective breeding and cultivation of plants and animals.
- Enabled the growth of stable food sources, which reduced the need for constant movement in search of resources.
Formation of Communities
- Societies began to form near natural resources such as caves, water bodies, and fertile land.
- Development of villages allowed for the establishment of social structures, trade, and cultural practices.
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Explore the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled agricultural societies. This quiz delves into the domestication of animals and plants, and the establishment of villages in proximity to natural resources like caves and water bodies.
