The Natufians' ability to exploit their rich local environment with broad-spectrum foraging made it possible for them to

A. live in year-round villages prior to the emergence of domestication.
B. incorporate roaming herding groups into their sedentary communities.
C. establish the foundations of a complex state even prior to boosting food production.
D. have a nutritious diet with staples ranging from millet to manioc.
E. experiment with agricultural techniques that would eventually lead to increased food production and a truly sedentary lifestyle.


Answer: A

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