First Peoples, First Farmers, Agricultural Revolution

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Paleolithic

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The first part of the prehistoric period ("Old Stone Age"). Simple tools made from bone and stone.

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Neolithic

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The second part of the prehistoric period ("New Stone Age"). People switched from hunting and gathering to farming. Turning point: agricultural revolution.

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Nomadic

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Moving from place to place to find food, water, and shelter.

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Agriculture

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The process of planting seeds and harvesting crops.

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Domesticate

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The process of adapting plants and animals to serve human needs by selecting and raising those with useful traits, such as being calm around humans or producing more food. It's the initial stage in which humans gain control over wild plants and animals.

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Irrigation

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The process of adding water to fields for crops.