Question

world history, unit 1
assessment id: 2526000323

1. how did the development of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the middle east?

a. it led to a return to a primarily nomadic lifestyle.
b. it led to the establishment of permanent settlements.
c. it led to the rise of hunting as an important occupation.
d. it led to increased dependence on the exportation of oil.

1. why were the river valleys of the yellow river, the tigris and euphrates rivers, and the indus river centers of early civilization?

a. the rivers created the power for early mills and simple machines.
b. the rivers were natural defenses against invasion by other civilizations.
c. the rivers carried valuable minerals down from surrounding mountains.
d. the rivers provided rich soil and nutrients to the lands surrounding them.

1. which of the following was one result of the neolithic revolution?

a. a rise in the number of tribes that lived a nomadic lifestyle
b. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
c. a renewed focus on hunting and gathering to acquire necessary food
d. the ceasing of trade between individuals from different cultural groups

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Agriculture in Neolithic times moved people away from nomadic life (since they could farm and settle), so A is wrong.
• Option B: Agriculture allowed people to grow food, so they could establish permanent settlements (no need to move for food), so B is correct.
• Option C: Agriculture reduced the need for hunting as a main occupation, so C is wrong.
• Option D: Oil exportation is a modern concept, not related to Neolithic agriculture, so D is wrong.

Analyze each option:

• Option A: Early civilizations didn't have mills/simple machines powered by rivers in that way, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Rivers weren't main natural defenses (they were more for resources), so B is wrong.
• Option C: Rivers mainly provided fertile soil, not carried valuable minerals for civilization rise, so C is wrong.
• Option D: River valleys had rich soil (from river deposits) for farming, which supported early civilizations, so D is correct.

Analyze each option:

• Option A: Neolithic Revolution led to settling, not more nomadic tribes, so A is wrong.
• Option B: With agriculture, people formed villages, and as communities grew, governments rose, so B is correct.
• Option C: Neolithic Revolution was about farming, not renewed hunting/gathering, so C is wrong.
• Option D: Trade increased as civilizations developed, not ceased, so D is wrong.

Answer:

B. It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

Question 2