Why did the Neolithic era witness increased production of pottery for everyday use?
A. Permanent settlements fostered the growth of artistic creativity.
B. Tending crops introduced dwellers to the uses of clay.
C. Neolithic people had learned to control fire for hardening pottery.
D. Pottery was impractical for Paleolithic hunter-gatherers.
Answer: D
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