The Agrarian Revolution, also known as the Agricultural Revolution, marks a significant period in human history where the development of new agricultural techniques led to a major shift in society from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a settled, agrarian way of life. This period is also sometimes referred to as the Neolithic Revolution, as it coincided with the rise of the Neolithic age. Other synonyms for the Agrarian Revolution include the Farming Revolution, the Green Revolution, and the Rural Revolution. Regardless of the name, this pivotal moment in history paved the way for civilization as we know it today, and forever changed the course of human history.