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Animal Husbandry – The care, breeding, and management of domesticated animals.

Surplus Production – Producing more food than is immediately needed, allowing for trade and specialization.

Population Growth – The increase in human populations due to the stability and food supply provided by agriculture.

Social Stratification – The emergence of social classes due to surplus food production and economic specialization.

Storage Technology – Methods for preserving surplus food, including granaries, pottery, and underground pits.

Selective Breeding – The process of choosing specific plants or animals with desirable traits for reproduction.

Crop Rotation – The practice of alternating crops to maintain soil fertility and reduce pests.

Irrigation – The artificial application of water to crops to improve agricultural yields.

Slash-and-Burn Agriculture (Swidden Farming) – A method of farming where vegetation is cut and burned to create fertile soil.

Domesticated Animals – Wild animals that have been bred for human use, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and dogs.