The Agricultural Revolution

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The Agricultural Revolution, occurring around 10,000 BCE, marked a pivotal transition from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural societies. This transformation allowed humans to domesticate plants and animals, leading to food surpluses and the establishment of permanent settlements.

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Consequently, populations grew, and complex societies began to develop, paving the way for trade, social stratification, and cultural advancements. The Agricultural Revolution laid the groundwork for the civilizations that would emerge in various parts of the world.

Key facts

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1The Agricultural Revolution began around 10,000 BCE.
2It led to the domestication of plants and animals.
3Permanent settlements allowed for population growth.

Timeline

When it happened

c. 9500 BCE
People in the Fertile Crescent begin growing wheat and barley
c. 7400 BCE
Çatalhöyük, one of the first towns, grows in Anatolia
c. 7000 BCE
Farmers in China grow rice along the Yangtze

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What was one consequence of the Agricultural Revolution?

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