Question

what was the neolithic revolution? directions: read and annotate the definition below and define the review terms on the left - hand side. then, read the words, definitions, and examine the images related to each of the vocabulary words below, then predict the effects of each innovation on paleolithic people. the neolithic revolution was a turning point in history that changed the way paleolithic people lived their lives. people shifted from hunting and gathering for food to agriculture. instead of living as nomads, people settled down in permanent settlements. the neolithic revolution led to the first civilizations. define turning point. define hunting and gathering. define agriculture. innovation & definition image what effects might this innovation have had on paleolithic people? agriculture - farming domestication - the act of changing a wild plant or animal so it can be grown or raised by humans permanent settlements - places where people live for long periods of time, possibly for their whole lives

Explanation:

A turning - point is a significant event or change that affects the course of something. Hunting and gathering is the practice of obtaining food by hunting animals and gathering wild plants. Agriculture is the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products. The innovation of agriculture could have provided a more stable food source for Paleolithic people, leading to population growth and the development of more complex social structures. Domestication could have provided a reliable source of food and labor. Permanent settlements could have allowed for the accumulation of possessions and the development of specialized skills.

Answer:

Turning - point: A significant event or change that affects the course of something.
Hunting and gathering: The practice of obtaining food by hunting animals and gathering wild plants.
Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Effects of agriculture on Paleolithic people: More stable food source, potential for population growth and development of complex social structures.
Effects of domestication on Paleolithic people: Reliable source of food and labor.
Effects of permanent settlements on Paleolithic people: Allowed for accumulation of possessions and development of specialized skills.