10 Questions
Which major change in climate is associated with the start of the Neolithic age?
Shift to relatively warm conditions
What was the primary reason for the shift from hunting towards herding and rearing of animals during the Neolithic age?
Warming leading to the development of grasslands
What was a significant outcome of the practice of cultivation during the Neolithic age?
People had to stay at the same place for a long time
Which of the following grain bearing grasses were among the earliest to be domesticated during the Neolithic age?
Wheat and barley
What is revealed by the evidence of huts or houses found at Neolithic era sites?
Evidence of settled life
What was the primary reason for the shift from hunting towards herding and rearing of animals during the Neolithic age?
Increased availability of grasslands supporting deer, antelope, goat, sheep, and cattle
What was a significant outcome of the practice of cultivation during the Neolithic age?
Shift towards settled life and the development of farming
Which of the following grain bearing grasses were among the earliest to be domesticated during the Neolithic age?
Wheat and barley
What is revealed by the evidence of huts or houses found at Neolithic era sites?
Evidence of settled life and housing structures
Which major change in climate is associated with the start of the Neolithic age?
Shift to relatively warm conditions
Study Notes
Climate and Agriculture
- A significant change in climate, the end of the last Ice Age, marks the beginning of the Neolithic age.
- The shift from hunting to herding and rearing of animals was primarily due to the need for a more reliable food source.
Agriculture and Domestication
- The practice of cultivation during the Neolithic age led to the domestication of plants and animals, allowing for a more settled way of life.
- Wheat, barley, and rice were among the earliest grain-bearing grasses to be domesticated during the Neolithic age.
Settlement and Housing
- The discovery of huts or houses at Neolithic era sites reveals the development of more permanent settlements, indicating a shift from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles.
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