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1

Which of these animals was the first to be domesticated?

Dogs

Cats

Pigs

Cows

Sheep

Explanation

Dogs were the earliest animal to be domesticated by human society. In the paleolithic era, before the establishment of the first cities and great civilizations, man and wolf were frequent collaborators - working together during hunting. From this partnership, and the domestication of wolves, emerged dogs.

2

Which of these animals was the first to be domesticated?

Dogs

Cats

Pigs

Cows

Sheep

Explanation

Dogs were the earliest animal to be domesticated by human society. In the paleolithic era, before the establishment of the first cities and great civilizations, man and wolf were frequent collaborators - working together during hunting. From this partnership, and the domestication of wolves, emerged dogs.

3

The term “Green Revolution” refers to __________.

innovations in agriculture that dramatically increased the global food supply

the growing awareness of environmental issues and the significance of climate change

the emergence of environmental political parties in the democracies of Western Europe

independence movements in Africa and Asia in the aftermath of the Second World War

independence movements in Eastern Europe during the fall of the Soviet Union

Explanation

The Green Revolution refers to a series of agricultural innovations from the late 1940s to the 1960s which dramatically increased the amount of food that could be produced by humanity. It is estimated that due to the innovations of the Green Revolution an additional one to two billion humans can be supported by the global food supply.

4

Which of these is the best generalization of the benefits people gained from learning to use fire?

Fire improved early humans' diets

Fire made domesticating animals easier

Fire allowed for the first utilizations of metals

Fire changed gender roles

Explanation

Fire improved the diet of early humans. It allowed humans to cook meat as opposed to eating it raw, which killed dangerous bacteria that would have otherwise been present in the food. Fire also allowed humans to cook dry meat to preserve, creating a surplus of food that did not previously exist. Humans could also use fire to clear fields and improve fertility of land, allowing them to harvest more crops.

5

The term “Green Revolution” refers to __________.

innovations in agriculture that dramatically increased the global food supply

the growing awareness of environmental issues and the significance of climate change

the emergence of environmental political parties in the democracies of Western Europe

independence movements in Africa and Asia in the aftermath of the Second World War

independence movements in Eastern Europe during the fall of the Soviet Union

Explanation

The Green Revolution refers to a series of agricultural innovations from the late 1940s to the 1960s which dramatically increased the amount of food that could be produced by humanity. It is estimated that due to the innovations of the Green Revolution an additional one to two billion humans can be supported by the global food supply.

6

Which of these is the best generalization of the benefits people gained from learning to use fire?

Fire improved early humans' diets

Fire made domesticating animals easier

Fire allowed for the first utilizations of metals

Fire changed gender roles

Explanation

Fire improved the diet of early humans. It allowed humans to cook meat as opposed to eating it raw, which killed dangerous bacteria that would have otherwise been present in the food. Fire also allowed humans to cook dry meat to preserve, creating a surplus of food that did not previously exist. Humans could also use fire to clear fields and improve fertility of land, allowing them to harvest more crops.

7

In which part of the world were horses first domesticated?

Central Asia

South Asia

North Africa

Western Europe

North America

Explanation

Horses were first domesticated on the great Eurasian steppes of Central Asia approximately six thousand years ago. The domestication of the horse had a profound impact on the nature of human development - particularly in terms of agriculture, transportation, and warfare.

8

In which part of the world were horses first domesticated?

Central Asia

South Asia

North Africa

Western Europe

North America

Explanation

Horses were first domesticated on the great Eurasian steppes of Central Asia approximately six thousand years ago. The domestication of the horse had a profound impact on the nature of human development - particularly in terms of agriculture, transportation, and warfare.

9

Where were elephants domesticated for the first time?

India

Egypt

Carthage

China

Ethiopia

Explanation

Evidence suggests that elephants were first domesticated in India approximately three thousand years ago. The domestication of elephants led to elephants being used on the battlefield by armies in India and by the Carthaginians in North Africa.

10

Where were elephants domesticated for the first time?

India

Egypt

Carthage

China

Ethiopia

Explanation

Evidence suggests that elephants were first domesticated in India approximately three thousand years ago. The domestication of elephants led to elephants being used on the battlefield by armies in India and by the Carthaginians in North Africa.

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