Question

1. the neolithic revolution primarily led to:

a. development of permanent settlements
b. increase in forested areas
c. expansion of nomadic lifestyles
d. decline of all agricultural practices

Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution was marked by the shift from hunting - gathering to agriculture. With agriculture, people could grow food, so they no longer needed to move around constantly. This led to the development of permanent settlements. Option b is wrong because agriculture often involved clearing land, so forested areas would decrease. Option c is wrong as agriculture led to a move away from nomadic lifestyles. Option d is wrong because the Neolithic Revolution was the start of agricultural practices, not their decline.

Answer:

a. Development of permanent settlements