Ancient History: Greece : Neolithic Era (up to 2900 BCE)

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Ancient History: Greece

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Pre Ceramic Settlement And Agriculture

Pre-Ceramic inhabitants of Greece generally lived in communities of _______________.

Possible Answers:

150-200 people

over 500 people

50- 100 people

no more than 50 people

Correct answer:

50- 100 people

Explanation:

Pre-Ceramic Greeks lived in small agricultural communities of somewhere between 50-100 people. They generally lived in huts, and cultivated crops, hunted, and fished on a subsistence level. They also developed tools, clothing, and jewelry.

Example Question #1 : Neolithic Era (Up To 2900 Bce)

The Pre-Ceramic period of Neolithic Greece is characterized by __________.

Possible Answers:

the construction of communal hearths

the absence of clay pots

the settlement of the Greek mainland

the development of bronze tools

the rise of pastoral societies

Correct answer:

the absence of clay pots

Explanation:

The Neolithic era in Greek history is subdivided into several categories. The earliest of these categories is generally referred to as the Pre-Ceramic period. The Pre-Ceramic period is characterized by the absence of clay pots. Pottery was an important technology that was developed during the next subdivision, the Early Neolithic period.

Example Question #1 : Early Neolithic Settlement And Agriculture

The Neolithic Revolution most likely spread to Greece from __________.

Possible Answers:

North Africa

Eastern Europe

North Asia

Western Europe

Asia Minor

Correct answer:

Asia Minor

Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution, which is another name for the Agricultural Revolution, most likely spread to Greece from Asia Minor. The Neolithic Revolution first took place in the Fertile Crescent of ancient Mesopotamia in 8,000 BCE. It spread gradually around nearby regions, and arrived in Greece around 7,000 BCE.

Example Question #2 : Neolithic Era (Up To 2900 Bce)

The Middle Neolithic period of ancient Greek history is primarily characterized by __________.

Possible Answers:

the invention of pottery and the spread of clay-based technology

architectural innovations, including houses constructed from stone

the rise of pastoralism and nomadic societies

rising interaction between communities and the outbreak of war

the introduction of new agricultural techniques from Asia Minor

Correct answer:

architectural innovations, including houses constructed from stone

Explanation:

The Neolithic era in Greek history is subdivided into several categories. The Middle Neolithic period, which occurred from approximately 6,000 B.C.E. until 5,200 B.C.E., is primarily characterized by architectural innovations, like the development of Megaron-type houses and Tsangli-type houses.

 

Example Question #3 : Neolithic Era (Up To 2900 Bce)

During its peak period (around 5000 BCE) the population of Sesklo was approximately ________________ people.

Possible Answers:

500-1000

250-500

1000-2000

2000-5000

Correct answer:

2000-5000

Explanation:

Sesklo, the largest population center of its era, made up of between 400 and 800 households, and up 5000 people (but more likely closer to 2000).

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