Which of the following is a characteristic of hunter-gatherer communities?

A. Extended breast-feeding of infants because of the lack of adequate weaning foods
B. Extensive use of wheel-thrown ceramic pottery to store rice and sorghum
C. Presence of grave goods, such as shell bead jewelry and weapons at burial sites
D. An average birth spacing of one year among women


Answer: A

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