Rivers, Settlements, and the First Civilizations

Question 9 • OCPS - 2109010 - M/J WORLD HISTORY_SEM 1 CR_PY - vers.2

What led to early villages evolving into complex societies?

Answer

People specialized in tasks that helped with food production and hunting.

When bad weather caused flooding, people could build new structures in a new location.

When food was in short supply, farmers could go to special storage areas and distribute food to the most useful people.

The climate and reliable water supply resulted in food surpluses that were used for growth and trade with other villages.

Explanation

A dependable water supply and favorable climate helped early communities produce more food than they needed immediately. These surpluses supported population growth and allowed people to trade with other villages, helping villages develop into complex societies. Choice D states this cause-and-effect relationship.

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