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Difficulty: MediumThe Stone Age

Before 6,0006,000 years ago, the people living in Britain were hunter-gatherers who moved from place to place. Which major development during the Stone Age allowed for the construction of permanent villages such as Skara Brae in Orkney?

  1. The arrival of the first farmers who brought a settled way of lifeAnswer
  2. B
    The discovery of how to mix copper and tin to create stronger metal tools
  3. C
    The shift toward living in defended hillforts to protect cattle and land
  4. D
    The establishment of a road network and the first large towns

Answer

The arrival of the first farmers allowed for the creation of settled communities and permanent villages.
The correct answer is correct because the arrival of the first farmers approximately 6,0006,000 years ago was the specific event that introduced a settled way of life to Britain, allowing for the construction of permanent houses and villages like Skara Brae.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period mentioned in the stem.
The period is the Stone Age, specifically around 6,0006,000 years ago.
The question specifies the timeframe and mentions Skara Brae, a famous Stone Age site.
2
Recall the major lifestyle change associated with that date in the official handbook.
The handbook states that the first farmers arrived in Britain about 6,0006,000 years ago.
This transition from hunting and gathering to farming is the key event of the Neolithic (Late Stone) Age.
3
Evaluate the impact of farming on settlement patterns.
Farming required people to stay in one place to tend crops and animals, leading to permanent homes.
Nomadic hunter-gatherers move frequently, whereas farmers build lasting settlements like Skara Brae.

Key Concept

The transition from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a settled farming lifestyle during the Stone Age.

Practice More

Review the differences between the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, focusing on the specific technologies and types of housing used in each period.
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The Stone Age

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