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What was a major change that occurred during the Neolithic Era?
What was a major change that occurred during the Neolithic Era?
- The domestication of pets for companionship
- The preference for hunting over farming
- The ability to settle in one place for extended periods of time (correct)
- The exploration of new territories
Why is the shift from hunting to farming referred to as the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
Why is the shift from hunting to farming referred to as the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
- It was a period of significant technological advancements
- It marked the rise of industrialization in ancient societies
- It represented a complete change in the way people sourced food (correct)
- It led to the development of new hunting techniques
What was a characteristic of life during the Paleolithic Era?
What was a characteristic of life during the Paleolithic Era?
- Settling in one place for extended periods of time
- Long life expectancies and safety
- Uncertain food supplies and dangerous living conditions (correct)
- Reliance on agriculture for food sources
Why were people of the Paleolithic Era unable to settle in one place for long?
Why were people of the Paleolithic Era unable to settle in one place for long?
What is the meaning of 'revolution' in the context of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
What is the meaning of 'revolution' in the context of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
People of the Paleolithic Era were not Hunter-gatherers.
People of the Paleolithic Era were not Hunter-gatherers.
During the Paleolithic Era, food supplies were always plentiful and predictable.
During the Paleolithic Era, food supplies were always plentiful and predictable.
The Neolithic Era began around 2000 to 4000 years ago.
The Neolithic Era began around 2000 to 4000 years ago.
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution marked a shift from farming to hunting.
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution marked a shift from farming to hunting.
People of the Neolithic Era primarily lived in small isolated groups.
People of the Neolithic Era primarily lived in small isolated groups.
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The Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)
- People lived as hunter-gatherers, following herds of animals.
- They were unable to settle in one place for long due to uncertain food supplies.
- Life was short and dangerous during this era.
The Neolithic Era (New Stone Age)
- Occurred around 10,000 years ago, spanning a 2,000 to 4,000 year period.
- Marks a significant change in human life, characterized by the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution.
- People discovered they could grow a lot of food in one place, allowing large groups to live together.
- Almost everyone could eat well, leading to a complete change in ways of thinking, working, or living.
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution
- A major shift from hunting to farming, allowing for settled agriculture.
- Considered a revolution due to its profound impact on human society and development.
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