Food surpluses in the first complex civilizations led to which of the following?
A. the formation of occupational specialization
B. the need for more farmers who could properly grow and store the excess food
C. the equitable distribution of food among all inhabitants
D. a decrease in technological innovation, as people no longer had to constantly worry about inconsistent supplies of food
Answer: A
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