1.2.a. The Neolithic Revolution and Agriculture

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What is the Neolithic Revolution?

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The Neolithic Revolution is the period when humans began to domesticate animals and plants, leading to the birth of agriculture.

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How did agriculture change human society?

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Agriculture allowed humans to settle in one place, leading to higher population densities and the development of cities.

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What were hunter-gatherers?

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Hunter-gatherers were people who lived by hunting animals and gathering wild plants for food.

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What is the estimated world population during the last ice age?

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The estimated world population during the last ice age was around 10 million people.

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What is one reason agriculture may have emerged after the last ice age?

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One reason is that the climate became more favorable for farming, allowing land to support agriculture.

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What are some early crops that were domesticated?

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Some early crops include wheat, barley, and rice.

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What is the significance of the Neolithic period?

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The Neolithic period marks the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities.

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How did agriculture affect population growth?

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Agriculture led to a population explosion, increasing the number of people that could be supported in one area.

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Where did agriculture first emerge?

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Agriculture first emerged in regions like the Levant in the Middle East and parts of China.

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What is the difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods?

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The Paleolithic period is known as the Old Stone Age, while the Neolithic period is known as the New Stone Age, marked by polished tools and agriculture.