Imagine a world without supermarkets! For a long, long time, humans were hunter-gatherers. This meant they hunted animals and gathered wild plants for food. It was a tough life, always on the move. Then, something amazing happened: people discovered farming! They learned to plant seeds and raise animals. This change, called the Agricultural Revolution, meant people could stay in one place, grow more food, and build communities. This timeline helps us understand that huge shift. 🕰️
Match the following terms to their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Hunter-Gatherers | a. Growing crops and raising animals for food. |
| 2. Agriculture | b. The process of domesticating wild plants and animals. |
| 3. Domestication | c. People who move around to hunt animals and gather plants for food. |
| 4. Surplus | d. The time when agriculture became widespread. |
| 5. Agricultural Revolution | e. An amount of something left over when requirements have been met. |
Early humans relied on hunting and __________ for survival. The invention of __________ allowed people to grow their own food. This led to more settled __________ and the development of __________. A __________ of food meant not everyone needed to farm.
Word Bank: farming, gathering, villages, surplus, civilizations
How did the shift from hunting and gathering to farming change the way people lived? Provide at least three specific examples.
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