The Neolithic “agricultural revolution” was a transition from a hunting-gathering culture to an agricultural culture. Before the Neolithic agriculture revolution, the nomadic lifestyle involved not staying in the same place for long periods, living in temporary shelters, constant searching for food, and only possessing the material goods that could be easily transported. However, during the Neolithic revolution, people became more permanently settled in specific areas and communities, since they could now grow their own food crops and raise animals versus having to move around to hunt and gather food. Being settled allowed them to tend crops, such as wheat and barley. The people domesticated and raised pigs, cows, and sheep. Moreover, settlement …show more content…
This was the beginning of communities, towns, and cities. The settlements were typically located near water in order to grow the crops. Thus, food was grown in a more organized manner on a more regular basis. There was more and better food, which sustained a larger population. Additionally, the food supply was more reliable and consistent, allowing for the possibility of food surplus. Agriculture met the food demand, allowing populations to grow.
As well, throughout the Neolithic time period there was the development of stone tool technology used for agriculture, storage (like pottery), grinding, and numerous other applications. With the creation of pottery, humans could store food for longer periods of time, making food more available in difficult times and allowing food surplus to potentially exist. Pottery also permitted food to be transported more easily. Plows and wheels allowed people to cultivate more food. Grinding tools permitted food to be processed for storage. The new tool technology allowed humans to advance in many essential