From hunter-gatherers to cities

Trace how farming, permanent villages and the first cities developed in the ancient world and changed the way people lived.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can sequence the main stages from hunting and gathering to early cities
✔I can explain how a food surplus led to specialised jobs, trade and government
✔I can describe both benefits and costs of the shift to farming

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

↕️Put in order — Use the up and down arrows to sort the steps.
🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9HH7S01