The Rise of Agriculture and Trade

Not all villagers needed to farm, which led to new jobs. Some people became artisans who made goods to trade with nearby people.

Men became more active in farming and herding animals, taking on more responsibility for getting food and protecting the settlement. This likely led to men playing more dominant roles in communities.

Artisans produced goods such as flint blades used to make sickles and hoes for farming, as well as yarn and cloth made from plants like flax.

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