N the neolithic period, agriculture and raising stock became humankind's major food sources. which area transitioned to these activities first? western europe france great britain ancient near east

The correct answer is - ancient Near East.

The Near East, or rather the Fertile Crescent, were the place were people first started to get involved into agriculture. This was taking place along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. These two rivers allowed the people to be able to produce large amounts of food because the soil was very fertile, and every year the fertile layers were renewed with the floods, it was very warm for most of the year, and they were also able to use the waters of the rivers for irrigation. People saw the potential and used it, which also triggered the rise of the first civilizations in the world.