Rise of Humans through Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Period
(PN); The New Stone Age, the final era of prehistory, which began about 9000 B.C.
Climate
Overall weather in an area over a long period of time
Agricultural Revolution
(PN); The change from food gathering to food production that occurred between around 8000 and 2000 B.C.E. Also known as the Neolithic Revolution.
Fertile Crescent
(PN); an area of rich farmland in Southwest Asia where the first civilizations began
Europe
(PN); continent
Middle East
(PN); the area around the eastern Mediterranean
Migration
(n); Permanent movement of people from one place to another
Agriculture
(n); farming
Nomad
(n); having no permanent home; moving about from place to place
Hunter-gatherers
(n);People who hunt animals and gather wild plants, seeds, fruits, and nuts to survive
Environment
(n);the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Surplus
(n.) an amount beyond what is required, extra;
Cultivate
(v); prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.
Domesticate
(v); to tame / to raise animals for human use, such as work or as food
Artifact
A hand-made object made by humans; often refers to a primitive tool, weapon, cooking item from an earlier period
Fossil
A preserved bone, leaf, or impression of a plant or animal that lived in the past.
Culture
Beliefs, customs, and traditions shared within a specific group of people.
Technology
Knowledge that people use to make a way of life in their surroundings