Mesolithic and Neolithic Periods Quiz

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Where was one of the earliest villages dated by archeologists found?

Jericho, Israel

Which period marked the transition to agriculture and settled societies?

Mesolithic and Neolithic

Which early human settlement is known as one of the largest Neolithic villages discovered by archeologists?

Catal Huyuk, Turkey

Which civilization is credited with the development of iron in Anatolia around 1200 BCE?

<p>Hittites</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did early human migration include movements to in addition to East Asia and South Asia?

<p>Southeast Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which location is associated with the creation of Iron during the Age of Metals?

<p>Anatolia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term was coined by Archeologist John Lubbock in 1865 to describe the period of time characterized by hunting, fishing, and creating art using stone tools?

<p>Paleolithic</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Paleolithic Age, early humans inhabited which continents?

<p>Europe, Asia, Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of artistic expression was common among people in the Paleolithic Age?

<p>Cave paintings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?

<p>Advanced metalworking techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common religious practice during the Paleolithic Age?

<p>Offering sacrifices and food to the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the period when humans learned to domesticate animals and cultivate crops leading to settled communities?

<p>Neolithic Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Neolithic'?

<p>New Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the Neolithic Period?

<p>Domestication of plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

<p>Transition from gathering and hunting to food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of Neolithic villages?

<p>Shared ways of doing things leading to culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advancements in art during the Neolithic Period?

<p>Molding and baking clay into pottery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity was NOT common during the Neolithic Period?

<p>Relying solely on food gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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