Textbook: Chapter 3, 1

Question 1

The Broad Spectrum Revolution refers to:

A) The development of large-scale farming

B) Increased hunting of large animals

C) Adaptation to smaller animals and plant resources

D) The establishment of permanent settlements

Answer 1

C

Question 2

True or False: The Late Glacial Pleistocene provided stable conditions for the development of agriculture.

Answer 2

False. It was marked by a harsh, dry climate that limited early agriculture.

Question 3

Fill in the Blank: The ______ period (~12,600-11,600 BP) temporarily returned to glacial conditions, pressuring humans toward cultivation.

Answer 3

Younger Dryas

Question 4

The term Biologically Old Regime, as described by Robert B. Marks, refers to:

A) Reliance on fossil fuels
B) Dependency on solar energy
C) Shift to industrial agriculture
D) Rise of chemical fertilizers

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Domestication is best defined as:

A) Breeding plants and animals to thrive in the wild

B) Adopting wild animals for decorative purposes

C) Modifying plants and animals for dependence on human care

D) Allowing animals to roam freely for natural reproduction

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Fill in the Blank: ______ involves staying in one place for an extended period due to stable food sources.

Answer 6

Sedentism

Question 7

Selective Breeding involves:

A) Deliberate choice of traits for reproduction

B) Random growth of plants and animals

C) Allowing natural selection in wild species

D) Breeding only endangered species

Answer 7

A

Question 8

True or False: Kinship-based Governance refers to a government structure based solely on democratic elections.

Answer 8

False. It’s based on family and kinship ties.

Question 9

The Loess Plateau, an early farming area, is located in:

A) India
B) Northern China
C) Southeast Asia
D) Egypt

Answer 9

B