Agricultural Revolution Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing the Agricultural Revolution lecture notes.

Need for additional food

The primary reason for the Agricultural Revolution, driven by the need to sustain a growing population.

Sedentary

A mode of living characterized by settling in one location and forming a community.

Nomadic

A way of life marked by moving from place to place, often in search of resources.

Egalitarian

A social structure advocating for equality in access to food, political influence, and social standing.

Social Hierarchy

A system where individuals are ranked based on societal perceptions of their importance.

Agricultural Revolution

A period where advancements in farming brought about significant changes.

Irrigation

The controlled distribution of water to plants, improving agricultural yield.

Surplus

An excess of resources, often referring to food, beyond what is immediately needed.

Specialized workers

Workers who concentrate on specific tasks within the agricultural system.

Patriarchy

A social structure where men predominantly hold positions of power and influence.

Domestication of plants and animals

The initial stages of utilizing animals and plants for human purposes, like food and clothing.

Chiefdoms

Societies characterized by inequality during the Agricultural Revolution.

Higher risk of disease

One negative outcome of the Agricultural Revolution correlated with denser populations.

Staple crops

The fundamental crops that form the dietary foundation of an agricultural society.

Fertile Crescent

The region where agriculture first significantly developed.

Secondary Products Revolution

The era when animals started being used for resources beyond meat, such as milk and wool.

Effect of Birth Interval

The interval between births was shortened as a result of the AR.

Intensification

The act of increasing the reliance on agriculture to boost overall production.