The Neolithic Revolution, which began around 10,000 BC, saw the transition of human societies from hunting and gathering to agriculture and settled life. This revolution was characterized by the domestication of plants and animals, the development of new agricultural technologies, and the rise of permanent settlements.
One of the key features of the Neolithic Revolution was the domestication of large animals, such as cattle, horses, and donkeys, which were used as beasts of burden. These animals were used to pull plows, transport goods, and provide milk and meat. However, not all parts of the world had access to these animals.
In the Americas, for example, there were no large domesticated animals native to the region. This meant that the indigenous peoples of the Americas had to rely on human power or smaller animals, such as dogs, to perform tasks that would have been easier with larger animals. This may have hindered the development of agriculture and settled life in the Americas compared to other parts of the world.
In contrast, regions such as Eurasia and Africa had a wide variety of large domesticated animals available to them, which contributed to the rapid spread of agriculture and the rise of complex civilizations in these regions.