Which of the following was the most important development that caused people to shift from hunter-gather societies to agricultural settlements more than 5,000 years ago?

Question

A.
the growth of organized religion
B.
the use of flood plains and irrigation
C.
the industrialization and mechanization of farming
D.
a change in climate that made foraging impractical

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is D. a change in climate that made foraging impractical.

Around 5,000 years ago, significant climate changes occurred that affected the availability of wild food sources, leading many groups to adopt agriculture as a more reliable means of food production. This transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture laid the foundation for the development of settled societies.