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Section 2The Neolithic
Age
The Neolithic Age
•Also called “New Stone Age”•8,000 B.C.•Moving from food gatherers to food producers
Moving from food gatherers…..
….to food producers.
Farming: “Neolithic
Revolution”:
Farming: “Neolithic
Revolution”:Discoveries included: •Learning how to grow food•Learning how to herd animals
Discoveries included: •Learning how to grow food•Learning how to herd animals
Early FarmingEarly Farming•Parts of the world developed agriculture differently•SW Asia grew wheat & barley•E. Asia grew millet, rice, & soybeans
•Parts of the world developed agriculture differently•SW Asia grew wheat & barley•E. Asia grew millet, rice, & soybeans
SW Asia E. Asia
HerdingHerding
•Herding began when men cornered and “fenced in” wild herds•Slowly some animals became domesticated (tamed)
•Herding began when men cornered and “fenced in” wild herds•Slowly some animals became domesticated (tamed)
Evolution of FarmingHunter-Gatherers
Farming
Agriculture: growing crops & raising animals
Increased Food Supply
Permanent Shelters
Healthier Lived Longer
Population Grew
Specialization of Labor (skills)
Civilization Begins