CLEP Western Civilization Test Questions

Answer - A - The Neolithic Revolution influenced traditional gender roles because after the Revolution, working outside of the home was much more highly valued.

Key Takeaway: The Neolithic Revolution brought about the advent of agriculture and a whole new life for people of this time. Rather than being nomadic hunter-gatherers, the peoples could now create more permanent agriculturally-based settlements. This development led to a division of labor, however, because as settlements and populations grew, women were needed to supervise children and families in the homes. After the Revolution, farming (the new form of hunting/gathering) was considered to be more valuable than in-home work.