Organized systems of agriculture, the maintenance of herds of domesticated animals, and permanent, year-round settlements marked the_______________.

The Neolithic Era is associated with the development of farming, the keeping of domesticated animals, and permanent settlements. These changes allowed people to produce food and live in one place year-round. The Paleolithic Era was earlier and was mainly characterized by hunting and gathering, so the correct choice is Neolithic Era.

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