The cultivation of plants and the domestication of animals occurred during the __________ period of human history.

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The Neolithic period, also known as the New Stone Age, is characterized by the emergence of agriculture, starting around 10,000 BCE. During this period, humans developed the ability to cultivate plants and domesticate animals, which allowed for the development of settled societies and the rise of civilization. The Paleolithic period, which preceded the Neolithic period, was characterized by hunting and gathering, while the Jurassic and Monolithic periods are geological periods and not related to human history.

The Cultivation of Plants and the Domestication of Animals Occurred