Author Question: What features characterize the transition to the Neolithic pattern in northern Europe? a. It was ... (Read 31 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What features characterize the transition to the Neolithic pattern in northern Europe?

a. It was preceded by substantial ideological shifts, particularly the development of monuments.
b. It represents a gradual transition from intensive Mesolithic hunting and gathering.
c. It occurred rapidly and likely preceded ideological changes.
d. It was preceded by a long period of dependence on wild plant resources.
e. It is primarily the result of the migration of farmers from the Near East.

Question 2

The seemingly sudden appearance of fully domesticated sheep, goats, wheat, and barley in southeastern Europe, along with a host of specific Near Eastern cultural traits is evidence for

a. the influence of eastern Asia on the development of agriculture in Europe
b. both the migration of farmers and diffusion of the idea of agriculture from the Near East
c. the independent development of agriculture in this region
d. the presence of single, Near Eastern point of origin for domestication and agriculture
e. interaction between indigenous hunter-gatherers and colonizing farmers