Which statement best summarizes how farming let to more complex societies?

Question

A. Farming allowed humans to remain in one place and consistently produce food, which led to religious practices and other innovations in their communities
B. Farming allowed humans to remain in one place, which gave humans the ability to harvest crops in less fertile regions
C. Farming allowed humans to domesticate animals to produce a more diverse food source, which led to larger developments and stronger communities
D. Farming allowed humans to collect food more rapidly, which provided everyone with a job in their farming communities

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes how farming led to more complex societies is:

A. Farming allowed humans to remain in one place and consistently produce food, which led to religious practices and other innovations in their communities.

This option captures the essence of how agriculture facilitated sedentary lifestyles, which in turn allowed for the development of more complex social structures, cultural practices, and technological innovations.