Which best describes why the neolithic revolution was such an important turning point in history a) it led to the development or irrigation systems. b) people began to control their physical environment for the first time . c) metals allowed strong rulers to conquer new territory . d) religion emerged as people planted and harvested crops,

B) people began to control their environment for the first time. During the neolithic revolution which occurred some 12,500 years ago, Humans learned how to domestic both plants and animals. Instead of hunting and gathering while moving from place to place, humans learned how to permanently settle down and construct settlements to build their agricultural farming around. Being able to grow certain plants, as well as domesticate animals created a sense of privatization and labor division - which were both fundamental to the establishment of civilization taking place.