First (Neolithic) Agricultural Revolution

Definition

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution was a period in human history when people began to shift from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to one of agriculture and settlement, leading to the creation of civilizations.

Analogy

Imagine if you always went out for dinner every night, but then decided to start cooking at home instead. This is similar to how humans transitioned from hunting and gathering (going out) to farming (cooking at home).

Related terms

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

Sedentary Agriculture: A method of farming in which the same land is farmed every year.

Civilization: An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.