10
QuizMultiple Choice

Human Origins and the Neolithic Revolution

Question 10 • CHS World Civilization

Approximately how long ago did the Neolithic Revolution begin?

Answer
A
about twelve thousand years ago
B
fifty thousand years ago
C
one hundred thousand years ago
D
five hundred thousand years ago

Explanation

The Neolithic Revolution began roughly 12,000 years ago, when people in some regions began farming and settling in permanent communities. Therefore, the correct choice is “about twelve thousand years ago.”

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