How is the creation of new jobs a societal change related to the Neolithic Revolution? (1 po

Question

O Fewer people were needed to produce food, so they had the opportunity to develop new skills

Lack of surplus food meant that people had to develop new skills

O The lack of cities meant that people had to rely on themselves to do all jobs.

O The decreasing population meant that more people had to do more jobs

Answer 1

I would go with the first option: "Fewer people were needed to produce food, so they had the opportunity to develop new skills."

During the Neolithic Revolution, the shift from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture allowed for a surplus of food to be produced. With the ability to produce enough food to sustain larger populations, not everyone needed to be directly involved in food production. This provided individuals with the opportunity to explore new skills and occupations beyond basic subsistence activities. As a result, new jobs and specialized roles emerged, such as artisans, merchants, traders, builders, and religious leaders, among others. This development of new skills and occupations contributed to societal changes and the expansion of human capabilities beyond solely survival and sustenance.