Neolithic Revolution

Definition

The Neolithic Revolution, also known as the Agricultural Revolution, was a significant change in human history when societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and settlement around 10,000 BCE.

Related terms

Agriculture: The practice of cultivating plants and rearing animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain life.

Domestication: The process by which humans control the breeding and traits of plants and animals for their advantage.

Sedentism: The practice of living in one place for a long time. It's often associated with the start of agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution.