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History - Agricultural Revolution

1. The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, began around 10,000-12,000 years ago in multiple regions around the world. 2. It marked a significant shift in human history, as humans transitioned from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one based on agriculture and the domestication of plants and animals. 3. The domestication of plants involved selectively breeding and cultivating wild plants for desired traits, such as larger seeds or higher yields, leading to the development of agriculture. 4. Some of the earliest domesticated plants include wheat, barley, rice, maize (corn), and potatoes, which provided a stable and reliable food source for early agricultural communities. 5. The domestication of animals involved selectively breeding and taming wild animals for various purposes, such as food, labor, transportation, and companionship. 6. Examples of domesticated animals include cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs, and horses. 7. The Agricultural Revolution allowed humans to settle in one place and establish permanent settlements, leading to the development of complex societies, cities, and civilizations. 8. With agriculture, surplus food production became possible, enabling population growth, division of labor, and the emergence of specialized roles within societies. 9. The Agricultural Revolution had a profound impact on human culture, technology, and the environment. It led to the development of new tools, technologies, and farming techniques, such as irrigation and the use of plows. 10. The shift to agriculture also brought about changes in social structures, property ownership, trade, and the development of writing systems to record agricultural transactions and keep track of production.