First Agricultural Revolution

Definition

The First Agricultural Revolution refers to the major shift in human history where humans transitioned from a nomadic hunting-gathering lifestyle to settled farming communities. This revolution marked the beginning of agriculture and domestication of plants and animals.

Related terms

Nomadic hunting-gathering societies: These were groups of people who traveled in search of food and resources, relying on hunting wild animals and gathering edible plants for survival.

Settled farming communities: These were permanent settlements where people began practicing agriculture by cultivating crops and raising livestock in one place instead of moving around constantly.

Domestication: The process by which humans selectively breed plants or animals over generations to enhance desirable traits, making them more suitable for human use or consumption.