Rise of Civilizations

What was the neolithic revolution?

Advancements in argiculture that allowed farmers to grow a surplus of crops.

What is a surplus?

Having more of a resource than needed.

What is subsistence farming?

Only growing enough to survive.

What does it mean when we say that we have domesticated animals/plants?

We raise them for a specific purpose, for example raising cows for milk or wheat for food.

Why do civilizations spread?

Based on access to food, based on waterways as the main source of transportation, based on geographical advantage, and based on natural trade routes.

Why is trade so important?

It allows for the exchange of goods, but more importantly of ideas. It is how religions and technology spreads, and it allows civilizations to advance.

How does access to food allow civilization to spread?

Civilizations will pop up where there is edible flora and fauna and USABLEA SOIL.

How do waterways cause the spread of civlization?

They allow for the transportation of goods, crops, and ideas.

How does geographical advantage impact the spread of civilization?

Civilizations with areas that are easier to defend and have more favorable climates are more likely to survive and spread their ideas.

How do natural trade routes impact the spread of civilization?

Surpluses can be exchanged, goods, crops, and ideas can be exchanged.