The Short Essay should have the student’s name, class and Essay Option number at the top of the first page. It should be typed, 12 point font and double spaced. It should have an introduction with a thesis statement (argument), main body and conclusion. Avoid writing in first person. Essays should strive to answer all of the questions, giving a few specific examples for each question.
Was the Neolithic Revolution beneficial or detrimental to human beings? Why or why not? In the essay, you will take a side on this issue and address all of the following sub-questions:
How did humans live before the Neolithic Revolution?
What was the Neolithic Revolution and how did it change how humans obtained food and their relationships with animals?
How did the Neolithic Revolution lead to settled communities and civilizations?
How did the Neolithic Revolution change social hierarchies, both within the family and in larger groups of humans?