10 Questions
What was a significant outcome of the shift to warm climate conditions around 12,000 years ago?
The growth of grasslands
Why did people follow deer, antelope, goat, sheep, and cattle?
To hunt them for food
What was likely a consequence of people learning about the food habits and breeding seasons of animals?
The start of farming and herding
What was the primary reason people collected grain-bearing grasses?
As a source of food
How did people initially attract and tame animals?
By leaving food for them near their shelters
Which animal was the first to be domesticated?
The wild ancestor of the dog
What was a benefit of herding and rearing animals?
Increased food supply
What was a consequence of people learning about the growth patterns of grain-bearing grasses?
The beginning of farming
What was a significant outcome of the growth of grasslands?
The increase in animal populations
What was a key factor in the development of farming and herding?
The shift to warm climate conditions
Explore the transition from hunting-gathering to growing food and the process of domestication, including the taming of animals and the emergence of herders. Learn about the early stages of agriculture and how humans protected animals from wild attacks.
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