Pre Historic Times

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What is the belief in more than one god?

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Polytheism

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What term refers to the major shift from hunting and gathering to the beginning of farming/agriculture?

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Neolithic Revolution

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What significant period started around 10,000-8,000 BCE that includes farming and domestication of animals?

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Neolithic Revolution

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What is the science and practice of farming called?

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Agriculture

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What are some positive effects of the Neolithic Revolution?

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Surplus of food, new technology for transportation, inter-regional trade.

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What is the term for the early human lifestyle based on hunting and gathering?

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Hunter-gatherer society

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What is the process of domesticating animals for human use called?

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Animal domestication

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What is the term for the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

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Cultural diffusion

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What is the significance of the Neolithic Revolution in human history?

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It marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities.

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What is a civilization?

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A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements.