Neolithic Revolution By tarijelli 13,000 BCE The start of settled communities 9000 BCE Africa: Cattle are domesticated 8000 BCE In Mesopotamia: Grains are farmed In Africa: Yams 7000 BCE In China: Grains and Rice In Papua New Guinea: yams and taro In Mesoamerica: squash 4000 BCE Afro-Eurasia: Animals are starting to be used for their products and stength, not meat This leads to pastoralism. 3500 BCE Bronze is used for farm tools and weaponry 3000 BCE In Andean Mountains: starting to farm plants 3000 BCE Canals and Irrigation Systems were starting to develop