Early Agriculture

Flashcards about early agriculture and settlements

Neolithic

The period characterized by the development of agriculture.

Agriculture

The cultivation and breeding of plants and animals for human use.

Agricultural Revolution

A significant shift in human history marked by the adoption of agriculture.

Northern China

An area in northern China where agriculture appeared around 10,000 years ago.

Figs

Among the first foods grown by humans.

Grains

Grains, including wheat and barley, grown by people in the caster med by 8000 BCE

Dogs

The first domesticated animal.

Horses

Domesticated for riding and transport by 3500 BCE.

harpoons

used horses for transport and to help carry things

toltec

Civilization that existed from 950-1200 CE

Jericho

An early settlement with construction of walls for protection.

Farming

Led to the discovery of pottery, cloth, cups, utensils, tools, and jewelry.

Neolithic

The period characterized by the development of agriculture.

Agriculture

The cultivation and breeding of plants and animals for human use.

Agricultural Revolution

A significant shift in human history marked by the adoption of agriculture.

Northern China

An area in northern China where agriculture appeared around 10,000 years ago.

Figs

Among the first foods grown by humans.

Grains

Grains, including wheat and barley, grown by people in the caster med by 8000 BCE

Dogs

The first domesticated animal.

Horses

Domesticated for riding and transport by 3500 BCE.

toltec

Civilization that existed from 950-1200 CE

Jericho

An early settlement with construction of walls for protection.

Led to the discovery of pottery

surplus

big amount of something