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