18 Questions
What is one reason people may have moved from season to season according to the text?
To search for different kinds of plants
What material have stone tools survived best from among stone, wood, and bone tools?
Stone
In addition to cutting meat and bone, what other function did some stone tools serve according to the text?
Digging for edible roots
What role did water play in the survival of people, plants, and animals according to the text?
It was essential for survival
Which era is associated with the transition 'from hunting–gathering to growing food'?
Neolithic era
Why did people living near seasonal rivers and lakes need to search for water during dry seasons according to the text?
To ensure their survival
What major climate changes occurred around 12,000 years ago?
A shift to relatively warm conditions
What type of animals increased due to the development of grasslands?
Deer, antelope, goat, sheep, and cattle
How did people likely start thinking about herding and rearing animals?
By learning about the food habits and breeding seasons of grass-eating animals
What was likely the first animal to be tamed by humans?
Dog
What were the early farmers likely collecting as food from naturally growing plants?
Grains like wheat, barley, and rice
How did early humans attract and tame animals near their shelters?
By offering food near their shelters
Why did hunter-gatherers choose to live in caves and rock shelters during the Palaeolithic era?
For protection from wild animals and harsh weather conditions
What triggered the development of grasslands around 10,000 years ago?
Climate change
Why did people in the Neolithic era have to stay in one place for extended periods?
To tend to their crops and domesticated animals
What is the reason behind archaeologists believing that herding became more important than hunting in Mehrgarh over time?
Increased population led to a higher demand for animal products
In what ways are the reasons for ancient hunter-gatherer nomadism similar to modern-day travel motivations?
Following seasonal food sources
How did hunter-gatherers use fire in their daily lives during ancient times?
For cooking, protection, and warmth
Test your knowledge about how present-day names of places differ from what they were called in the past. Explore the impact of environmental changes around 12,000 years ago on the development of grasslands and wildlife populations.
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