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Why Was Agriculture So Important?

Why Was Agriculture So Important?

The invention of farming was not just about tastier food. Farming unlocked powerful forces that transformed history.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 00:42 Where did farming start?
  2. 02:14 How did overpopulation lead to farming?
  3. 03:11 How did climate change lead to farming?
  4. 03:41 What does sedentary mean?
  5. 04:46 Why did sedentary people like the Natufians begin farming?