Neolithic Agricultural Practices

Definition

Neolithic agricultural practices refer to the methods and techniques used by early humans during the Neolithic period to cultivate crops and domesticate animals for food production. This revolutionized their way of life from a hunter-gatherer society to settled farming communities.

Related terms

Domestication: The process of taming wild plants or animals for human use. For example, turning wild wolves into loyal dogs or transforming tiny wild grasses into large wheat fields.

Sedentary Lifestyle: Refers to living permanently in one place instead of being nomadic. It's like having an "all-you-can-eat" buffet right next door instead of constantly searching for food.

Agricultural Revolution: A major shift in human history when people transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. It's like going from using flip phones to smartphones – it changed everything!