Week 3 (Notes) 3

Question 1

Place these events in chronological order:

A) Agriculture established in the Fertile Crescent

B) Younger Dryas cooling period

C) Use of fire for land clearance

D) Emergence of pastoralism as a lifestyle

Answer 1

C, B, D, A

Question 2

Define: Firestick Farming

Answer 2

Firestick farming refers to the controlled use of fire by early humans to clear land, manage vegetation, and drive animals out of hiding.

This practice allowed hunter-gatherers to modify their environments for better hunting and gathering opportunities.

Question 3

Define: Younger Dryas

Answer 3

The Younger Dryas was a sudden and dramatic cooling period around 12,800 years ago, which lasted approximately 1,200 years.

It significantly impacted ecosystems and human societies, particularly in the Fertile Crescent, where it contributed to the development of early agriculture.

Question 4

Which of the following was a likely impact of the Younger Dryas on early human societies?

A) Forced some groups to adopt agriculture due to changing resources

B) Caused widespread flooding that led to a rise in sea levels

C) Improved agricultural conditions with warmer, wetter
weather

D) Allowed for greater population growth among hunter-gatherers

Answer 4

A

Question 5

What is the main purpose of firestick farming?

A) To clear vegetation and manage land for hunting

B) To prepare land for large-scale agriculture

C) To encourage forest growth for timber resources

D) To create fire breaks for wildfire prevention

Answer 5

A

Question 6

What does the term “Garbage Pile” model refer to in the context of early agriculture?

A) The use of waste piles to fertilize fields

B) The accumulation of waste leading to accidental crop growth

C) Early agricultural practices that focused on composting

D) A method of storing food in ancient societies

Answer 6

B

Question 7

What concept challenges the idea of a “pristine environment” in environmental history?

A) Younger Dryas Cooling Period

B) Hunter-Gatherer Migration Patterns

C) Human Environmental Impact through Early Practices

D) Rise of Sedentary Agricultural Societies

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Which concept explains the shift in early human societies from mobile lifestyles to settled communities?

A) The Development of Specialized Tools

B) Firestick Farming Techniques

C) Increased Knowledge Sharing within Small Groups

D) Domestication of Plants and Animals

Answer 8

D