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Section 2. The 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”:. Discoveries included: Learning how to grow food
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Section 2 The 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”: Discoveries included: • Learning how to grow food • Learning how to herd animals
Early Farming • Parts of the world developed agriculture differently • SW Asia grew wheat & barley • E. Asia grew millet, rice, & soybeans
E. Asia SW Asia
Herding • Herding began when men cornered and “fenced in” wild herds • Slowly some animals became domesticated (tamed)
Evolution of Farming Hunter-Gatherers Farming Agriculture: growing crops & raising animals Permanent Shelters Increased Food Supply Healthier Lived Longer Population Grew Specialization of Labor (skills) Civilization Begins