AP Human Geography : Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
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Example Question #841 : Ap Human Geography
Which of the following is not a region that was encompassed by the Fertile Crescent?
Turkey
Israel
Iraq
Afghanistan
Syria
Afghanistan
The Fertile Crescent—also sometimes called Mesopotamia—is the name given to a region of the Middle East that was particularly fertile several thousand years ago; thus, it was the first place where the Neolithic Revolution took place. All of these countries, at least partially, reside inside the Fertile Crescent except Afghanistan, which has a much more mountainous and relatively barren terrain.
Example Question #11 : Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution spread to North America from __________.
Central America
South America
Western Europe
the Caribbean
East Asia
Central America
The Neolithic Revolution took place in the Americas for the first time in Central America, in territory that comprises parts of present-day Mexico and Guatemala. From there it spread southwards to modern-day Panama and northwards towards modern-day America.
Example Question #11 : Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
The original agricultural hearth of South America could be found primarily in which of these countries?
Colombia
Brazil
Argentina
Peru
Venezuela
Peru
Large-scale agriculture and domestication of plants and animals first took place in South America in the region that comprises much of modern-day Peru. From there it spread north, south, and east throughout much of the rest of South America, although noticeably it did not penetrate into the Amazon Rainforest until very recently.
Example Question #841 : Ap Human Geography
Squash, potato, cocoa, and maize (corn) were some of the crops which developed from which agricultural hearth?
Ethiopia
Southwest Asia
Southern Mexico
Southern Europe
Australia
Southern Mexico
An agricultural hearth is known as the "birthplace" of a crop, or where a crop is known to have originated before its spread throughout the world. Squash, potato, cocoa, and maize (corn) are crops which originated in Southern Mexico. Southwest Asia was the agricultural hearth for barley and wheat. Ethiopia is the agricultural hearth for millet and sorghum. Australia is not considered a major agricultural hearth. Southern Europe is the agricultural hearth for olives and oats.
Example Question #841 : Ap Human Geography
Building terraces was one of the innovations required to increase the chances of success for seed agriculture practices. Which of these places would most benefit from the building of terraces?
Forests
Deserts
Mountains or hillsides
Coastal cities
Swamps
Mountains or hillsides
Terraces provide level fields on hillsides.
Example Question #841 : Ap Human Geography
What is the correct term to define the transition from relying on hunting and gathering for food to an agricultural emphasis?
Stone Age Revolution
Green Revolution
Growth Progressive Movement
Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution, sometimes referred to as the Agricultural Revolution is the term used to describe the widespread introduction of agriculture during the Stone Age. Settled ancient communities learned and experimented with plants leading to changes in their everyday actions and food producing techniques.
Example Question #11 : Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
Who coined the term "Neolithic Revolution"?
Norman Borlaug
V. Gordon Childe
Raphael Pumpelly
Robert Braidwood
V. Gordon Childe
In 1923, V. Gordon Childe coined the term Neolithic Revolution. The term revolution refers to the widespread change in this area. The term neolithic refers to the later years in the Stone Age.
Example Question #71 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
Which is not a theory related to reasons why ancient settlements began the agricultural movement?
Evolutionary Theory
Oasis Theory
Green Theory
Feasting Model
Green Theory
The Oasis Theory, Feasting Model and Evolutionary Theory are real concepts that explain why populations shifted to agriculture. The Green Theory is not. The Oasis Theory explains that as climates got drier, settlements flocked to areas with small amounts of water where they were put into contact with animals and seeds for planting. The Feasting Model explains that agriculture was driven by the settlements' eagerness to give feasts to show wealth and power. The final theory, Evolutionary Theory, explains that this move to agriculture was a natural adaption as humans embraced plants.
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