Beginning in about 10,000 bc, humans in China began developing agriculture, possibly influenced by developments in Southeast Asia. By 5000 bc there were Neolithic village settlements in several regions of China.© 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.(Encarta Encyclopedia, CD, 2004, China).
During the 5th millennium bc a people known as the Ubaidians established settlements in the region known later as Sumer; these settlements gradually developed into the chief Sumerian cities, namely Adab, Eridu, Isin, Kish, Kullab, Lagash, Larsa, Nippur, and Ur. © 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. (Encarta Encyclopedia, Cd, 2004, Sumer)
5000 BC
Early Chinese Civilization
Civilization develops in China, near Yangshao. These neolithic farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, moving often in search of fresh soil. They raise dogs and pigs, make pottery, and use stone tools.
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6000 BC
Mesopotamian Diet Improves
Agriculture and animal husbandry improve the diets of people in Mesopotamia. Mesopotamians eat beef, mutton, and pork, and grow lentils and peas in addition to wheat and barley. This variety of meats, grains, and legumes results in improved health and increased life expectancies.
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11,000 years ago
Humans Domesticate Sheep
People domesticate sheep in the Middle East, in a region that later becomes northern Iraq. This is among the earliest instances of human domestication of animals.
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