Early Humans Discover Farming
What were early humans?
A: Hunter-gatherers
B: Soldiers
C: Gardeners
A: Hunter-gatherers
What was 1 benefit to living in a village in the Neolithic Era?
A: More people to help you?
B: More people to talk to?
C: Safety and permanent housing
C: Safety and permanent housing
What material became widely used during the Bronze Age? (Hint: it's in the name!)
A: Gold
B: Bronze
C: Silver
B: Bronze
What goods did the Europeans really want from Asia?
A: Silks
B: Perfumes
C: Spices
C: Spices
Who inspired many people to go on voyages around the world?
A: George Washington
B: Christopher Columbus
B: Christopher Columbus
Which continent do scientists think early humans came from?
A: North America
B: Africa
B: Africa
What is the name for the skilled workers that made pottery, clothing, and weapons?
A: Artisans
B: Hunter-gatheres
A: Artisans
Which item was invented during the Bronze Age?
A: The wheel
B: The tractor
C: The lawn mover
A: The wheel
How did Europeans get their goods from Asia?
A: The Silk Road
B: The Dirt Road
A: The Silk Road
What were the Spanish soldiers who conquered people in other lands called?
A: Conquistadors
B: Warriors
A: Conquistadors
Fill in the Blank: Early humans began making villages near ___________.
A: Deserts
B: Villages
C: Water
C: Water
Along with crops, what did humans start raising in the Neolithic Era for food?
A: Vegetables
B: Animals
B: Animals
How did people write in the Bronze Age?
A: With letters
B: With symbols
B: With symbols
How did the Europeans want to get to Asia?
A: By land
B: By sea
C: By sky
B: By sea
What did Francisco Pizarro do?
A: Conquer Peru for Spain
B: Conquer Germany
A: Conquer Peru for Spain
How did farming change people's lives?
A: Less people were born
B: It helped start civilizations
C: It didn't change anything.
B: It helped start civilizations
True or False? Men led villages, raised crops, and raised animals, while women raised the children and made clothes.
A: True
B: False
A: True
Why did people start developing religions in the Bronze Age?
A: To explain things in their lives
B: To fight people that were different from them
A: To explain things in their lives
Which country started the Age of the Exploration?
A: Portugal
B: U.S.A.
C: Australia
A: Portugal
What did Hernan Cortes do?
A: Discover the Americas
B: Invent the lightbulb
C: Conquer Mexico for Spain
C: Conquer Mexico for Spain
What happened between 9000 and 8000 BCE?
A: The Earth got warmer
B: The Earth got colder
A: The Earth got warmer
Fill in the Blank: People's roles and responsibilities _________ as their communities changed.
A: Changed
B: Stayed the Same
A: Changed
Where does bronze come from?
A: Copper
B: Tin
C: Mixing Copper and Tin together
C: Mixing Copper and Tin together
True or False? Christopher Columbus thought he was exploring Asia when he actually discovered the Americas by mistake.
A: True
B: False
A: True
Which 2 empires did the Spanish fight?
A: The Maya and the Aztec
B: The Aztec and the Inca
C: The Inca and the Maya
B: The Aztec and the Inca