1. Section 2
The Neolithic Age

2. The Neolithic Age Also called “New Stone Age” 8,000 B.C.
Moving from food gatherers to food producers

3. Moving from food gatherers…..
….to food producers.

4. Farming: “Neolithic Revolution”:
Discoveries included:
Learning how to grow food
Learning how to herd animals

5. Early Farming Parts of the world developed agriculture differently
SW Asia grew wheat & barley
E. Asia grew millet, rice, & soybeans

6. E. Asia
SW Asia

7. Herding Herding began when men cornered and “fenced in” wild herds
Slowly some animals became domesticated (tamed)

8. Evolution of Farming Civilization Begins Hunter-Gatherers Farming
Agriculture: growing crops & raising animals
Permanent
Shelters
Increased
Food Supply
Healthier
Lived Longer
Population
Grew
Specialization of
Labor (skills)
Civilization Begins