World history chapter 1: Early humans
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CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS 1. What was the Neolithic Revolution? What was impact of the Neolithic Revolution on humans? The Neolithic Revolution is the period in which agricultural societies began to develop. It originated from the middle east around 10,000 B.C.E. and spread throughout Europe, India, and North Africa. During this period humans were able to become permanently settled due to the increase of economic production and agricultural reforms. This allowed humans to increase in population and expand society. The early humans of the Neolithic age also came in contact of metalworking by 3000 B.C.E. Metalworking became common throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe, and it aided agricultural and herding societies by allowing advancements in technology.