The Agricultural Revolution (Crash Course World History #1) Flashcards
By what Geographic feature did most people live?
Along coasts, and near water sources in general.
Why did people want to live by large water sources?
There is tons of food, less harmful animals, and water is a useful tool in general.
Why is the occurrence of Agriculture so strange?
It seems to have arisen in several places around the world at once.
What do people like Charles Darwin think about Agriculture?
They think that it was an accident altogether.
Why did the old peoples want to switch to Agricultural Lifestyles?
We don’t know for sure, but they probably wanted to eat more and they could have been running out of animals to hunt in the wild.
What is the biggest benefit of Agriculture?
It greatly decreases the chance of starvation, thus prolonging human life.
What are the main disadvantages of Agriculture?
Greatly damaging and changing the Earth and the huge effort it requires.
What are the main advantages of Agriculture?
Surplus of food, the ability to support larger populations, being able to settle down permanently, and being able to devote time to other newer things.
