What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

1 Answer
Apr 24, 2018

Beginnings of permanent settlements, sedentary farming, longer life expectancy, and population increases were important results of the Neolithic Revolution.

Explanation:

Because Neolithic peoples began to learn how to farm by using seeds from plants that were gathered, they were able to farm, allowing them to have a surplus of food.

Since Neolithic peoples now have a surplus of food, they don't need to hunter-gather as much, and have the time to create other necessities, like pottery, tools, and permanent settlements. Additionally, because everyone has more food, they can intake more calories (because before, their calorie intake = calorie out-take from hunting & eating), so they live longer because they aren't starving to death anymore.

Because people are now able to live longer, they are more able to support and have more children, which leads to a population increase.

Source: AP World History Prep Plus 2018-19 by Kaplan

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