Which of the following correctly describes the term "neolithic revolution ? a. a period that gave rise to the development of written records of laws. b. a period when humans learned farming and herding. c. a period that saw rapid increases in manufacturing capability. d. a period when humans began following wild animals migratory routes.

B. A period when humans learned farming and herding is the term that correctly describes the Neolithic Revolution. The Neolithic Revolution (sometimes called the Agrarian Revolution) was the wide-scale transition of many human cultures from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to one of agriculture and settlement, allowing the ability to support an increasingly large population. There was also domestication of animals and plants during this time.