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Sedentism, Food Surpluses, and Demographic Growth
Explain how agricultural surpluses supported permanent settlements and rapid population expansion.
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Early Human Societies and the Rise of River Valley Civilizations
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Analyze how the transition from foraging to agriculture enabled the formation of complex river valley civilizations with specialized institutions.
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9.1aNew York Social Studies Standards · 10th GradeThe Paleolithic Era was characterized by non-sedentary hunting and gathering lifestyles, whereas the Neolithic Era was characterized by a turn to agriculture, herding, and semi-sedentary lifestyles.
9.1bNew York Social Studies Standards · 10th GradeComplex societies and civilizations adapted to and modified their environment to meet the needs of their population.