The Evolution of Farming and Home Building

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Which crop was domesticated in Southwest Asia and spread to Africa, Europe, and the Indus Valley?

  • Sorghum
  • Rice
  • Wheat (correct)
  • Yams

What material were the walls of homes made of in ancient settlements?

  • Stone
  • Mud (correct)
  • Straw
  • Wood

Which ancient settlement is one of the oldest farming settlements and had 6,000 people living in 32 acres?

  • Indus Valley
  • Africa
  • China
  • Catalhoyuk (correct)

What plants were used to make clothing easier and lighter?

<p>Cotton and flax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main costs associated with farming?

<p>Planting crops and herding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of farming compared to hunting and gathering?

<p>Farming produced more food than hunting and gathering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the effects of food surplus in ancient societies?

<p>Specialization in a single craft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the differences between the ancient city of Uruk and Catalhoyuk?

<p>Uruk had a larger population than Catalhoyuk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did ancient cities like Uruk require a well-organized government?

<p>To protect their belongings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the social effects of food surplus in ancient societies?

<p>Increased social differences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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