The mastery of agriculture led to a population explosion. From a sparse population of around four million in 10,000 B.C.E., the global figure rose by 500 B.C.E. to around
A. ten million.
B. forty million.
C. one hundred million.
D. two hundred million.
E. three hundred million.
Answer: C
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