Life During The Neolithic Revolution
Food is one of the most important necessities in one’s life. It provides nourishment and allows one to grow and develop. Unfortunately, many people disregard the fascinating origin of some of the most important crops of the food world today, all of which stem from the Agricultural or Neolithic Revolution. This extraordinary revolution gave rise to new crops, inventions, cities, and civilized societies. The Neolithic Revolution was so widespread because it led to a significant increase in the human population. Settling during the Neolithic Revolution led to the formation of new cities and the subsequent spread of diverse culture. As populations grew, people turned to farming because it fed more people. Climate change in some areas also helped to push into extinction various species of large mammals on which some areas helped to push into extinction various species of large mammals on which Paleolithic people had depended, thus adding to the pressure to find new food sources (Strayer, 2013, p. 28). The Neolithic Revolution changed human health as well, and not necessarily for the better.
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One could say that the rise of a dominant ruling class stemmed from the Neolithic Revolution, thus changing the way society was structured. The transformations made in the agricultural revolution made possible an increase in human numbers far beyond what a hunting and gathering economy could support (Strayer, 2013, p. 42). More workers were needed during the harvest season, so farming resulted in putting not only servants and slaves but even children to work. Because farmers developed efficient methods of food storage, they were able to feed individuals who could not produce their own food. These individuals included chieftains and kings, priests, soldiers, and bureaucrats (Merck). Farming became one of the most important jobs in
One could say that the rise of a dominant ruling class stemmed from the Neolithic Revolution, thus changing the way society was structured. The transformations made in the agricultural revolution made possible an increase in human numbers far beyond what a hunting and gathering economy could support (Strayer, 2013, p. 42). More workers were needed during the harvest season, so farming resulted in putting not only servants and slaves but even children to work. Because farmers developed efficient methods of food storage, they were able to feed individuals who could not produce their own food. These individuals included chieftains and kings, priests, soldiers, and bureaucrats (Merck). Farming became one of the most important jobs in