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Neolithic Revolution

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AP Human Geography

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The Neolithic Revolution refers to the transition from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agriculture and the development of permanent settlements. It marked a major shift in human society from a primarily subsistence-based economy to one based on food production.

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