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What does the presence of jewelry and fine materials in some graves but not others suggest about early societies?
a) There were significant social differences among individuals
b) Everyone was treated equally in death
c) Only the wealthy were allowed to be buried
d) Jewelry was a common commodity in these societies

What did early metalworkers do to extract metals like copper and tin?
a) They cooled the ore in water
b) They crushed the ore into powder
c) They heated the ore
d) They buried the ore underground

What does specialization refer to in the context of a village with a surplus of food?
a) Everyone in the village works on the farm
b) People spend most of their time working at a single job or craft
c) People spend their time doing a variety of jobs
d) Everyone in the village stops farming

What materials were used to make clothing in ancient times?
a) Wool from sheep and yaks
b) Cotton from plants
c) Leather from dinosaurs
d) Feathers from birds

What were the most important materials for clothing for hunter-gatherers, and which plant did farmers domesticate for lighter, easier-to-work-with materials?
a) Animal hides and furs; silk plant
b) Wool and cotton; hemp plant
c) Animal hides and furs; cotton plant
d) Silk and linen; flax plant

What was a significant result of farmers being able to produce a surplus of food?
a) The size of farming villages decreased.
b) The population started to diminish.
c) Food became scarce.
d) The size of farming villages increased.

What was unique about the houses of Çatalhöyük?
a) The houses were made of expensive materials
b) People buried their dead on the roofs
c) Access to interior spaces was across roofs and down stairs
d) They had large open areas for gatherings

What was one of the major impacts of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
a) It decreased the human population
b) It decrease trade
c) It transformed every part of human culture
d) It only affected people's food supply

Why is farming considered more efficient than hunting and gathering?
a) Farming requires more land.
b) Farming produces less food.
c) Hunting and gathering are more time consuming.
d) Farming produces more food and requires less land.

Where did the world's first cities, which began as farming villages and later engaged in trade, originate?
a) Africa
b) South America
c) Asia
d) Middle East

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