Unit 6 (agricultural origins and diffusions)

Question 1

Neolithic revolution

Answer 1

First agricultural revolution
- Growing crops
- Growing animals

Question 2

Spread of agriculture

Answer 2

Trade routes:
1. Silk road (rice)
2. Gold-salt trade route (wheat)
3. Columbian exchange (plants and animals)

Question 3

Subsistence agriculture

Answer 3

Growing food to feed themselves (and their families)

Question 4

Terrace farming

Answer 4

Farming along steps on a hill

Question 5

Irrigation

Answer 5

Diverting water from its natural location to help with farming

Question 6

Slash and burn

Answer 6

Burning existing plants to create fertile soil