The Agricultural Revolution

What is the meaning of domesticate?

• to tame, or bring animals under the control of humans

• to train for a particular job

• to raise crops and animals for food

• to move from place to place in search of food

the last period of the Stone Age. Also the time when farming was invented and when people started taming animals

• Neolithic Age

• Paleolithic Age

• Stone Age

• Ancient Age

What is the meaning of agriculture?

• growing crops or raising animals for food.

• bringing animals under human control.

• training for a particular job.

• moving from place to place in search of food.

What is the meaning of specialization?

• training for a particular job

• growing crops or raising animals for food

• moving from place to place in search of food

• bringing animals under human control

The advanced state or development of a society

• civilization

• revolution

• specialization

• domestication

What was the major development of the Neolithic Age?

• specialization of labor

• beginning of trade

• systematic agriculture

• use of new stone tools

When did the Neolithic Age begin?

• about 8000 b.c.

• about 4000 b.c.

• about 2000 b.c.

• 2.5 million years ago.

What were the two most important and long-lasting effects that the Agricultural

Revolution had on people’s lives?

• People settled in communities.

• The population grew at a faster rate.

• People completely stopped hunting and gathering.

• People made new types of stone tools.

During the Neolithic Age, the population was able to grow because ______.

• many animals that were dangerous to humans died off

• hunters developed better techniques for hunting

• humans learned which plants were safe to eat

• people had a steady supply of food

As food became more abundant, fewer people were needed in the fields. As a

result, some people

• went back to hunting and gathering.

• started domesticating animals.

• became artisans, or skilled workers.

• moved out of the villages.