During the period, archaeological evidence suggests that aside from the consumption of wild animals, people invested a significant amount of time in plant harvesting and processing... During the period, archaeological evidence suggests that aside from the consumption of wild animals, people invested a significant amount of time in plant harvesting and processing grains. A. Aurignacian B. Natufian C. Mousterian D. Lower Palaeolithic
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The question is asking about a specific historical period where archaeological evidence indicates that people were involved in both hunting wild animals and processing grains. The user needs to identify which period from the given options matches this description.
Answer
Natufian
The answer is Natufian.
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The answer is Natufian.
More Information
The Natufian period is known for a broadening of the subsistence base, where people began investing time in plant harvesting and processing grains, in addition to hunting.
Tips
A common mistake is associating grain processing primarily with more recent time periods and not recognizing its early development during the Natufian period.
Sources
- Zooarchaeological Measures of Hunting Pressure and Occupation ... - journals.uchicago.edu
- The Rise and Fall of Seasonal Mobility among Hunter-Gatherers - jstor - jstor.org
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