The Agriculture Revolution The Neolithic Age

What factors lead to the development of the agriculture revolution? Agricultural revolution—the shift from food gathering to food raising Climate (end of Ice Age) New tools (hoes, digging sticks, harvesting sickles) Slash-and-burn agriculture Domestication of animals How did domestication of animals benefit humans? Reliable food, clothing and shelter

Which of the following was not a factor in the development of the agriculture revolution A. a warmer climate B. domestication of animals C. the development of new hunting tools D. both A and B

Why did villages (early communities) develop? Fertile soil- bigger and better crops allowed more people to live in one place instead of moving around every few years. Food was more plentiful Provided better shelter Protection from other nomadic tribes

Where did early farming develop River Valleys in Africa and Asia (where water was plentiful) Irrigation systems were built to move water (building of canals)

What is the key difference between the Stone age and the Neolithic period A. During the stone age nomads farmed and developed the land around them. B. Hunter-Gathers planted seeds to grow crops C. During the Neolithic age, people began to farm where soil was fertile and lived in in communities where food was plentiful. D. None of the above.

Which of the following is true of the people who lived during agriculture revolution (neolithic age) A. People spent more time hunting animals rather than raising crops B. People lived in caves C. Domestication of animals made meat, clothing and shelter more reliable D. Domestication of animals made meat, clothing and shelter less reliable.