world issues unit 2 test

hunter gatherers

• low food security (frequent food shortages didn’t allow for much population growth)

• land was not used efficiently

• discovered seed storage

agricultural revolution

• created a food surplus because it increased the Earth’s carrying capacity

• more time devoted to ideas and other trades rather than gathering

industrial revolution/medical breakthroughs

• New energy increased population capacity

• Higher wages allowed bigger families

• More food improves health and lifespan

• Cities offered better services

• More people are needed for industry and markets

Louis Pasteur

discovered that germs spread disease and that sanitization could help prevent the spread of disease

Joseph Lister

the pioneer of antiseptic surgery, he made surgeons wash hands and tools before surgery = more people lived

what has kerala done different?

• Achieved low birth/death rates without major industrialization or wealth

• Driven by high literacy (especially among women) and accessible healthcare

• Supported by land reforms, strong policies, and modern family ideals