The Neolithic Revolution
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"...The Neolithic Revolution, the development of agriculture, was a significant moment in human history. Humans began to domesticate plants and animals—everything from wheat to chickens—to make them useful to human societies. People begin to settle down and live a sedentary life, which (in turn) resulted in larger populations. Human groups became less egalitarian and more hierarchical. In other words, they became less equal and more stratified. ..."
Key Terms
- Neolithic
- Paleolithic
- Egalitarian
- Hierarchical
- Civilization
- Patriarchy
- Domestication of Animals
- Domestication of Plants
- Teleological
Guided Viewing Questions
- Describe life in the Paleolithic period.
- What was the Neolithic Revolution? How did it dramatically change human life?
- What were the positive consequences of the Neolithic Revolution? What were the negative consequences?