The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age - a term coined in the late 19th century CE by scholars which covers three different periods: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. The Neolithic period is significant for its megalithic architecture, the spread of agricultural practices, and the use of polished stone tools.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at https://www.worldhistory.org/Neolithic/.
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- Do you think the Neolithic was more of a slow change than a revolution?
- How do you think farming changed daily life in Neolithic villages?
- Why do you think people built large stone monuments like Stonehenge?
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