Question

Why did the development of farming allow people to live in one place permanently?

Answer 1

Prior to farming, people had to move around to follow their food. Farming allowed them to settle in one place and have a permanent source of food. People could begin to plant food that grew well in certain areas and could count on harvesting it in the future. They no longer had to depend upon moving around to find a food source. The development of farming also led to permanent settlements, job specialization, and other characteristics of civilizations.