Until approximately ten thousand years ago most people lived in:

a) settled clans defined by common ancestors, usually male.
b) nomadic groups of around 30 to 100 people.
c) small-scale sedentary groups that practiced slash and burn agriculture.
d) sedentary communities of 1,000 to 10,000 people.


ANS: B

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