6 th grade Ancient History Review Early Humans
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6 th grade Ancient History Review Early Humans 1 question on the CST
Early Man • Early humans were hunter-gatherers. They relied on animals and plants for food. • They moved constantly in search of their food. • Early farmers used slash and burn techniques. • The coming of the Ice Ages caused people to adapt, including developing new clothing. • After the Ice Ages, people began to domesticate plants and animals and build mud-brick houses, eventually leading to permanent settlements. • Agriculture is the planting of seeds to raise crops. Prehistoric man switched from hunters and gatherers to agrarian societies. • Societies started where water was in supply and the people learned irrigation (how to best use or transport water for crops and personal use). • They also began to specialize in different activities, including weaving cloth for clothes.
Why did Stone Age people practice slash and burn agriculture? A to fulfill spiritual beliefs B to make irrigation easier C to drive away wild animals D to clear land for farming
Which development most enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements? A advances in agricultural production B the creation of democratic government C the spread of monotheism D advances in written language
Why did hunter-gatherers lead nomadic, or traveling, lives? A They moved on when the soil was used up. B The followed the movements of animals. C They outgrew their villages. D They moved to escape wars.