The Neolithic Age Quiz

• Small groups of people established long-term settlements near valuable resources, leading to domestication of some plants and animals.
• Maize (Zea mays) evolved from self-seeding plant to one requiring human intervention for planting.
• Animals became tamer and better suited to human needs through human intervention for food.
• Farming produced a surplus of food, allowing a smaller group of farmers to support a larger population.
• Agriculture initiated positive feedback loop in communities, leading to specialized trades and non-subsistence activities.
• Private property ownership emerged as communities became tied to a single location.
• Agriculture was dependent on favorable weather, access to water, and disease avoidance.
• Hunter-gatherer diets were more diverse and potentially healthier than agricultural ones.
• Agriculture led to societal and cultural advancements, such as settlements near water sources, specialization, and religious and political leaders.
• Transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture seen at Catalhoyuk in Turkey, where residents pursued art and religion in a stable environment.

Test your knowledge of the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agricultural communities during the Neolithic Age.