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What was the primary factor that led to the development of specialization in early communities?
What was the primary factor that led to the development of specialization in early communities?
- The need for protection from predators.
- The availability of surplus crops from farming. (correct)
- The discovery of new tools and technologies.
- The desire to create art and decorative objects.
Which of the following best describes the impact of farming surpluses on early communities?
Which of the following best describes the impact of farming surpluses on early communities?
- It resulted in a decrease in trade and interdependence between people.
- It facilitated a shift from hunter-gatherer societies to settled communities. (correct)
- It allowed for the development of a more nomadic lifestyle, as people could follow their crops.
- It led to increased competition for resources, causing conflicts between communities.
How did the emergence of settled communities contribute to interdependence among individuals?
How did the emergence of settled communities contribute to interdependence among individuals?
- It created a need for larger families to provide for themselves.
- It led to a decrease in the need for specialized skills within the community.
- It allowed for the development of individualistic lifestyles and self-sufficiency.
- It encouraged people to rely on each other for food, tools, and other resources. (correct)
What is a primary reason why the skills of pottery and weaving were considered crucial in early communities?
What is a primary reason why the skills of pottery and weaving were considered crucial in early communities?
How did the role of "holy people" contribute to the development of early communities?
How did the role of "holy people" contribute to the development of early communities?
What is a key difference between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and settled communities?
What is a key difference between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and settled communities?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of farming surpluses in early communities?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of farming surpluses in early communities?
How did farming surpluses contribute to the development of a more complex social structure in early communities?
How did farming surpluses contribute to the development of a more complex social structure in early communities?
What is the significance of the term "interdependence" as it relates to the development of early communities?
What is the significance of the term "interdependence" as it relates to the development of early communities?
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Farming Surpluses
Farming Surpluses
Excess crops produced beyond personal needs.
Trade
Trade
Exchange of goods and services between people.
Specialization
Specialization
Development of specific skills in certain professions.
Pottery
Pottery
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Weaving
Weaving
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Community Life
Community Life
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Interdependence
Interdependence
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Holy People
Holy People
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Shift from Nomadic
Shift from Nomadic
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Study Notes
Farming Surpluses and Communities
- Farming surpluses were crucial to the development of communities. Farmers producing more crops than needed allowed for trade.
- Trade led to specialization, where people became skilled in particular crafts.
- Two prominent specializations were pottery and weaving.
Specialization
- Specialization meant focusing on a specific skill or craft.
- This led to increased efficiency and quality in production.
- Specialization made certain jobs more important, such as pottery and weaving.
Holy People
- In some communities, certain people were considered holy.
- These holy people interpreted natural events, like rain and fire, and predicted future events.
- They also treated illnesses.
Shift from Nomadic Lifestyle
- Farming surpluses led to a shift from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
- People settled in communities and relied on each other for resources.
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