Neolithic Revolution
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Neolithic Revolution
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to food production through agriculture and animal herding.
Agriculture
The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food.
Permanent homes
Settlements established as people no longer needed to move in search of food.
Dependable food source
The reliable availability of food due to agriculture, leading to improved health and longevity.
Population growth
The increase in the number of people as a result of stable food supplies.
Villages
Settled communities that developed as populations grew and lifestyles became fixed.
Social classes
Hierarchical divisions within society that emerged as a result of settled agricultural life.
"Neo"
A prefix meaning "new."
"Lithic"
A suffix meaning "stone," referring to the Stone Age.
New Stone Age
Another term for the Neolithic period, characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements.