The time when the first cities were founded and laws codified.
The period when humans first began to use metal tools.
The era known for the extinction of mammoths and other megafauna.
The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, was a period when human technology advanced significantly around 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE.
The invention of the wheel for farming purposes.
The introduction of metal ploughs.
The development of terrace farming techniques.
The major discovery was the development of agriculture, including the domestication of plants and animals, which allowed for stable food supplies.
Agriculture enabled humans to settle in one place, leading to the formation of permanent villages and the growth of complex societies.
Humans became more nomadic, spreading out widely to new regions.
Communities became more isolated to protect food resources.
There was no significant effect on settlements; people continued to roam.
The domestication of sheep for wool, meat, and milk.
Rabbits domesticated for their rapid reproduction rate.
Llamas were domesticated for use as pack animals.
The taming of wild boars to eventually become pigs.
The plough was developed, which improved agriculture by making it easier to till soil.
The steel sword was invented for hunting.
The loom for weaving intricate patterns.
Ceramic pots were developed for storing liquids.
The construction of igloos for colder climates.
People learned to build with mud bricks and stones, creating more durable homes and storage areas.
The use of glass for construction purposes.
Iron-reinforced structures for larger buildings.
The surplus of agricultural products allowed for trade between different villages and regions.
Trade increased due to the development of complex currency systems.
Manufacturing of spices and luxury goods encouraged trade.
Trade routes expanded to include distant continents.
Pottery was used for storage, cooking, and carrying food and liquids, making daily life more convenient.
It was primarily used for in religious ceremonies.
Used exclusively for decoration in homes.
Pottery was a form of currency for bartering.
Stonehenge is a renowned site from the Neolithic period known for its large standing stones.
The Moai statues of Easter Island.
The Great Wall of China, as a defense mechanism.
The Coliseum in Rome, known for its grand architecture.
Art became more elaborate, with pottery, figurines, and cave paintings reflecting daily life and beliefs.
Art started to include music and dance heavily documented.
Most art focused on depicting natural landscapes.
Art became less important as tools and engineering advanced.
Agriculture allowed for the development of social classes and division of labor.
It created a caste system based on crop yields.
It led to complete egalitarian societies with no need for leadership.
Agriculture minimized the need for social hierarchies.
The development of weaving resulted in the production of cloth for clothing and other uses.
It led to the widespread use of fishing nets.
It allowed for the creation of new musical instruments.
The establishment of paper production for record-keeping.
They cleared forests for farmland and built irrigation systems to water crops.
They built skyscrapers to house larger populations.
They started large-scale mining operations to extract minerals.
They relocated entire rivers for urban planning.
The construction of megalithic structures such as those found in Western Europe, used for ceremonial or burial purposes.
The invention of skyscrapers for urbanization.
Development of underwater living quarters.
The design and construction of ships capable of long sea voyages.
Improvements in food supply and stability led to population growth and larger communities.
Population size remained stable due to high mortality rates.
It caused population decline due to over-farming and resource depletion.
Population was unaffected as people frequently migrated.