Unit 6 (agricultural origins and diffusions) Flashcards

1
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Neolithic revolution

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First agricultural revolution
- Growing crops
- Growing animals

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2
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Spread of agriculture

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

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3
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Subsistence agriculture

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Growing food to feed themselves (and their families)

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4
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Terrace farming

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Farming along steps on a hill

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5
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Irrigation

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Diverting water from its natural location to help with farming

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6
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Slash and burn

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Burning existing plants to create fertile soil

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