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What was the primary lifestyle of human beings during the Mesolithic period?
Nomadic hunter-gatherers
What marked the shift from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic period?
Development of settlements in fixed places
What allowed Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to pursue animals as they migrated?
Nomadic lifestyle
What represented a trade-off during the move to agriculture in the Neolithic period?
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When did the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution most likely begin?
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What was one of the impacts of small groups establishing long-term settlements near valuable resources?
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Why did farming produce a surplus of food in early agricultural communities?
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What was a consequence of the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture?
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What was a potential downside of agriculture in comparison to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle?
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Which factor was crucial for the success of agriculture according to the text?
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- Small groups of people established long-term settlements near valuable resources, leading to domestication of some plants and animals.
- Maize (Zea mays) evolved from self-seeding plant to one requiring human intervention for planting.
- Animals became tamer and better suited to human needs through human intervention for food.
- Farming produced a surplus of food, allowing a smaller group of farmers to support a larger population.
- Agriculture initiated positive feedback loop in communities, leading to specialized trades and non-subsistence activities.
- Private property ownership emerged as communities became tied to a single location.
- Agriculture was dependent on favorable weather, access to water, and disease avoidance.
- Hunter-gatherer diets were more diverse and potentially healthier than agricultural ones.
- Agriculture led to societal and cultural advancements, such as settlements near water sources, specialization, and religious and political leaders.
- Transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture seen at Catalhoyuk in Turkey, where residents pursued art and religion in a stable environment.
