New Settlements Form
What event marked the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming?
The Neolithic or Agricultural Revolution
What was one of the main reasons for the shift from hunting and gathering to farming according to the text?
Increased population and competition
People began to specialize in specific crafts in Neolithic communities for what reason?
There was a surplus of food
By which geographic feature were wild grains most likely to grow?
rivers
How did early humans initially contribute to the growth of grains in specific areas?
By dropping seeds on their way back to camps
True or false, barley, wheat and lentils were all key crops cultivated by humans.
True
What happened when farmers grew more crops then they could use in a season?
They built ways to store the surplus
Where did the first permanent human settlements form
Mesopotamia
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on human societies?
It lead to the formation of larger communities and social exchanges
Transmission of ______________ was one health risk associated with the domestication of animals.
diseases
What was one reason for the establishment of permanent settlements during the Neolithic period?
The need to store excess grains
How did the stable food source contribute to community development?
It lead to the formation of larger communities