Agriculturalists in the Neolithic Era

For this assignment, imagine that you are a member of a small community of settled agriculturalists in the Neolithic Era. Your task is to make an imaginary letter to a friend summarizing what your life is like and the challenges that you face. Your letter should provide a creative, but historically accurate account of the following aspects of early civilized life.

Where on the planet is your community located?

What specific resources in your community influenced your people’s decision to settle here?

What specific issues do you and the members of your community face?

What products is the local economy based on?

Discuss how your community has developed: who are the leaders, and what technology does your group possess?

What do you like and dislike about living in a community as opposed to living with a smaller nomadic group?

How has life for your people evolved since the Paleolithic Era?