Question

the agricultural revolution was historically important because it led to
a a decrease in population.
b increases in size of cities.
c the abandonment of hunting and gathering.
d permanent settlements and the domestication of animals.

Explanation:

The Agricultural Revolution led to permanent settlements as people no longer needed to be nomadic to find food. They could grow crops and domesticate animals in one place.

• Option A: The Agricultural Revolution led to an increase in population, not a decrease, as more food meant more people could survive.
• Option B: The growth of cities (urbanization) on a large - scale is more closely associated with the Industrial Revolution rather than the Agricultural Revolution.
• Option C: While hunting and gathering declined, it was not completely abandoned immediately after the Agricultural Revolution. There were still some hunting and gathering practices in some regions even after the rise of agriculture.
• Option D: Permanent settlements and animal domestication are key hallmarks of the Agricultural Revolution.

Answer:

D. permanent settlements and the domestication of animals.