1.2.e. The Neolithic Revolution and Early Agriculture

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What is the Neolithic Revolution?

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The Neolithic Revolution is the period when human communities started to shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture and food production.

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What were some consequences of the growth of agriculture?

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The growth of agriculture led to larger groups of people, new social challenges, and the need for more complex systems of social administration.

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What is a surplus in agriculture?

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A surplus is the extra food produced that is not consumed by the farmers' families and can be distributed to others in the society.

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How did agriculture change human settlements?

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Agriculture allowed people to live in larger, more permanent villages instead of being nomadic.

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What is specialization in the context of early societies?

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Specialization refers to individuals focusing on specific tasks or jobs, such as farming, crafting, or trading, rather than everyone doing the same work.

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What role did leaders play in early agricultural societies?

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Leaders helped organize and manage the larger groups of people and addressed challenges that arose from living in complex societies.

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What are some features of complex societies or civilizations?

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Complex societies often have a dense population, an agriculture-based economy, social hierarchies, a division of labor, and centralized governments.

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Why did some societies not adopt agriculture?

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Some societies did not adopt agriculture due to environmental factors, lack of resources, or cultural choices.

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What is the significance of record-keeping in early civilizations?

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Record-keeping allowed societies to manage resources, trade, and maintain social order.

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How did the advent of agriculture affect population growth?

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Agriculture allowed for more food production, which supported larger populations and led to rapid population growth.