Question

1. what significant change did our ancestors make around 12,000 years ago? a. they started using smartphones b. they began to cultivate crops c. they began to travel by boat d. they built cities 2. what is the term used to describe the period when people began farming? a. industrial revolution b. urban revolution c. neolithic revolution d. technological revolution 3. what were some of the first crops cultivated by early farmers? a. rice and potatoes b. wheat, barley, and maize c. apples and oranges d. corn and beans 4. why did some societies choose not to adopt farming? a. they didnt have the right conditions for farming b. they preferred living in cities c. they had too much food d. they did not have enough resources 5. what social changes occurred as a result of agriculture? a. people began to wander more b. people stopped trading c. everyone became a farmer d. people formed larger communities with different roles 6. what was one disadvantage of agricultural communities mentioned in the video? a. they had more time for leisure activities b. they had more food than they needed c. they were more vulnerable to disease d. they had to travel more

Explanation:

1. Around 12,000 years ago, the significant change was the start of crop - cultivation. Smartphones are modern inventions, traveling by boat was not the main change then, and building cities came later after the development of agriculture.
2. The Neolithic Revolution is the term for the period when people began farming. The Industrial Revolution was about the development of industries, the Urban Revolution was related to the growth of cities, and the Technological Revolution is a more general term for technological advancements.
3. Wheat, barley, and maize were among the first crops cultivated by early farmers. Rice and potatoes were domesticated later in some regions, and apples and oranges are fruits that were not among the earliest staple crops.
4. Some societies did not adopt farming because they didn't have the right conditions for it, such as suitable climate, soil, and water resources. Living in cities was not a pre - existing condition for non - farming societies as cities developed after the adoption of agriculture in many cases, having too much food is not a reason for not adopting farming, and not having enough resources is too general and not the main reason compared to unsuitable farming conditions.
5. As a result of agriculture, people formed larger communities with different roles. Agriculture allowed for a more stable food supply, which led to population growth and the development of specialized roles. People did not begin to wander more as agriculture led to a more settled lifestyle, trading actually increased with the surplus of agricultural products, and not everyone became a farmer as other roles like artisans, traders, and leaders emerged.
6. One disadvantage of agricultural communities was that they were more vulnerable to disease. With a more settled lifestyle and larger populations living in close proximity, diseases could spread more easily. Having more time for leisure activities and more food than needed are advantages, and they did not have to travel more as they were settled.

Answer:

1. b. They began to cultivate crops
2. c. Neolithic Revolution
3. b. Wheat, barley, and maize
4. a. They didn't have the right conditions for farming
5. d. People formed larger communities with different roles
6. c. They were more vulnerable to disease