Question

1. which of the following occurred during the neolithic revolution?

civilizations began to develop.
life expectancy declined.
fire was first used by humans.
humans began hunting and gathering.
clear all

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Civilizations began to develop": The Neolithic Revolution (agricultural revolution) led to settled life, surplus food, and the development of civilizations. This is correct.
• "Life expectancy declined": The Neolithic Revolution generally improved life conditions, so life expectancy likely increased, not declined. Eliminate.
• "Fire was first used by humans": Fire was used long before the Neolithic Revolution (e.g., by Homo erectus). Eliminate.
• "Humans began hunting and gathering": Hunting - gathering was practiced in the Paleolithic era, before the Neolithic. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. Civilizations began to develop.