People And Forest And Agriculture Flashcards

1
Q

It is the art and science of cultivating the
soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.

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Agriculture

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2
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It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets.

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Agriculture

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3
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The history and development of agriculture is intimately related to the

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Development of Civilization

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4
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During their early history, human survived as foragers or hunter gatherers (200,000 years) before
the agricultural revolution (10,000–12,000 years ago)

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Prehistoric period

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5
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They hunted wild animals and gathered wild fruits and roots

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Foragers

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6
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They are knowledgeable on which plants are
edible and which ones are poisonous

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Early foragers

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7
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Early foragers diet is consisted of

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2300 calories

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8
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of it their diet was plant based particularly fruits, roots, and greenery

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2/3

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9
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Agriculture started about in several areas of the
world.

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10 000 years ago

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10
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An area known as the ‘Fertile Crescent’ of Mesopotamia

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Near east

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11
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often referred to as the birthplace
of agriculture

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Fertile Crescent (Near East)

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12
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Include countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

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Near East

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13
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among the first inhabitants of the Fertile Crescent,
known for gathering wild grains and hunting animals

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Natufians

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14
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among the first inhabitants of the Fertile Crescent,
known for gathering wild grains and hunting animals

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Natufians

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15
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Plants domesticated include wheat,
barley, pea, and lentil, while animals
include goats, sheep, and dogs.

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16
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Plants domesticated include wheat, barley, pea, and lentil, while animals include goats, sheep, and dogs.

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Near east

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17
Q

Numerous excavations have revealed tools, grinding
stones, sickles, and various domesticated plants and
animals, indicating advanced knowledge of agriculture before full adoption.

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Near east

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18
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Numerous excavations have revealed tools, grinding
stones, sickles, and various domesticated plants and
animals, indicating advanced knowledge of agriculture before full adoption.

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Near east

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19
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Southeast Asia particularly the Yellow and Yangtze river valleys in China

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Far east

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20
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Southeast Asia particularly the Yellow and Yangtze river valleys in China

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Far east

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21
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Agricultural practices date back approximately
9,000 years, with early cultivation focusing on millet and wheat.

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Yellow River

22
Q

The region developed advanced irrigation systems and farming techniques to manage the seasonal
flooding of the river, which helped sustain crop production.

A

Yellow River

23
Q

focus on rice cultivation due to the region’s favorable climate and abundant rainfall.

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Yangtze River

24
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Home of two major civilizations Aztec and Mayan

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Tehuacán Valley (Mexico)

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The mayan Corn God
Yam Kaax
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The corn God in the son of and the husband of
Tlazolteotl and Xochiquetzal
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God of Maize
Centeotl
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features a diverse climate and varied topography, which made it suitable for different types of agriculture. Its fertile soil, abundant water supply, and a favorable growing season contributed to early agricultural practices.
Tehuacán Valley
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located in southern Egypt, along the Nile River.
Aswan
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Its climate is predominantly arid, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall.
Aswan
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The agriculture in the aswan started
5000 years ago
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developed sophisticated irrigation systems to maximize agricultural production.
Ancient Egyptian
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practiced crop rotation to maintain soil fertility and maximize yields.
Ancient Egyptian
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Farmers in Aswan used simple tools such as
Wooden plows and sickles
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characterized by a Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall
Fertile Crescent
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features a temperate climate with distinct wet and dry seasons
Yellow River Valley
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subtropical climate with ample rainfall
Yangtze River
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features a semi-arid climate with seasonal rainfall
Tehuacán Valley
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features a semi-arid climate with seasonal rainfall
Tehuacán Valley
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arid climate with extreme temperatures; relies on Nile flooding for irrigation
Aswan
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Extensive irrigation systems, including canals and rice paddies; advanced fertilization methods.
Yangtze
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Early forms of terrace farming, irrigation, and crop rotation; development of the milpa system (swidden agriculture).
Tehuacán Valley
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Advanced irrigation systems (including the High Aswan Dam), crop rotation, and the use of floodwaters for agriculture
Aswan
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Development of irrigation, plowing techniques, and storage facilities.
Fertile Crescent
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Terracing, flood control techniques, and the use of animal power for plowing
Yellow River
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led to large scale agriculture
Industrialization
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It greatly increased areas under cultivation and greatly increased productivity/acre.
Industrialization
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allowed the development of large cities, even in ancient times and the exchange of crop plants worldwide
Increased population growth
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the Aztecs developed sophisticated irrigation system to expand areas of cultivation and yield
1100 - 1300
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the Romans were using crop rotation, manure, grafting, and experimenting with plant varieties
200 CE