1. The Neolithic Revolution

2. Agricultural Revolution
Neolithic means “new stone”
Shift from hunting of animals to systematic agriculture
Began planting and domesticating animals
Enough food=increase in population

3. Question 1: How did the production of food change overall society?
Because there was enough food, humans had more control over their lives.
Move away from nomadic lifestyle
Taming of animals
Farming spread to Southeastern Europe and near the Mediterranean Sea

4. Question 2: What role did animals play during the Neolithic Revolution?
Domesticated pigs, cows, goats, and sheep
In domesticating animals, people used animals to help farm.
Animals were also used for their skins, meat, and fat.

5. Question 3: What types of crops were grown?
Wheat
Barley
Yams
Bananas
Beans
Squash
Maize

6. Question 4: How were villages structured
Question 4: How were villages structured? What were some positives and negatives?
Villages
Simple mud brick houses built close together
Specialization of labor began when there wasn’t a need for farmers
Artisans- skilled workers who made goods
Traditional economy based on agriculture

7. Question 5: How has the Neolithic Revolution impacted us today?
Built walls for protection of themselves and storehouses
Encouraged trade
Division of labor
Made different tools
Made yarn from cotton

8. Question 6: What impact did metal pouring have on the Neolithic Revolution?
Liquid metal was poured into molds to make tools and weapons.
New level of control over the environment

9. Question 7: Why are governments important?
Governments organized society
First governments- monarchs- kings or queens who rule a kingdom
Made laws to protect citizens

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