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The Neolithic Revolution (c. 10,000 BCE – 3,000 BCE) marked the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture, driven by climate change, overhunting, and early planting experiments. It led to the domestication of plants and animals, the establishment of permanent settlements, and significant social and technological advancements, while also introducing problems such as nutritional deficiencies and environmental impacts. Ultimately, it laid the foundation for modern civilizations, influencing cities, trade, and governance.

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Neolithic Revolution Presentation

The Neolithic Revolution (c. 10,000 BCE – 3,000 BCE) marked the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture, driven by climate change, overhunting, and early planting experiments. It led to the domestication of plants and animals, the establishment of permanent settlements, and significant social and technological advancements, while also introducing problems such as nutritional deficiencies and environmental impacts. Ultimately, it laid the foundation for modern civilizations, influencing cities, trade, and governance.

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The Neolithic Revolution

The Transition to Agriculture and


Civilization
1. Introduction
• The Neolithic Revolution (c. 10,000 BCE –
3,000 BCE) marked the shift from hunting-
gathering to agriculture and settlement.
2. Causes of the Neolithic
Revolution
• • Climate Change & Ice Age End
• • Overhunting of Large Animals
• • Early Experiments with Planting
3. Domestication of Plants
• • First crops: Wheat, barley, rice, maize
• • Selective breeding for higher yields
• • Regional variations in early agriculture
4. Domestication of Animals
• • Sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs
• • Used for meat, milk, and labor
• • Transition from hunting to herding
5. Permanent Settlements
• • First villages: Çatalhöyük, Jericho
• • Food surpluses led to population growth
• • Rise of social hierarchies and trade
6. Technological Advancements
• • Farming tools: Plows, sickles, irrigation
• • Pottery for storage and cooking
• • Early metallurgy (copper tools)
7. Social and Cultural Changes
• • Gender roles shifted
• • Social classes and private property emerged
• • Organized religion and early temples
8. Problems of the Neolithic Era
• • Nutritional deficiencies & disease
• • Conflicts over land and resources
• • Environmental impact: deforestation, soil
depletion
9. Long-Term Effects
• • Foundation for modern civilizations
• • Development of cities, trade, and
government
• • Agriculture remains crucial today
10. Conclusion
• The Neolithic Revolution was both a blessing
and a curse—leading to progress, but also
social inequality and environmental
challenges.

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