Most recent foragers had band organizations. What does this fact tell us about the political organization of our ancestors?
A) It does not tell us much, because modern foragers live in marginal environments and, therefore, may not represent the ancestral pattern.
B) It is evidence that all societies had band organizations before the origin of agriculture.
C) It suggests that band organizations quickly transform into state-level organizations.
D) It indicates that modern foraging societies maintain their traditional lifeways despite being incorporated into larger political entities.
A
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