Question

which of these best explains why people in hunter - gather communities owned few private possessions? a they tended to be communists. b there were many roaming bandits. c there were no possessions to be had in that era. d they were forced to move constantly to find food.

Explanation:

Hunter - gatherer communities were nomadic. They had to move frequently in search of food (hunting animals and gathering plants). Carrying many private possessions would be cumbersome during these constant moves. Option A is incorrect as the concept of communism as a modern - political and economic ideology did not exist in the hunter - gatherer era. Option B: There is no historical evidence to suggest that roaming bandits were the main reason for few private possessions. Option C is wrong because hunter - gatherers did have some basic possessions like tools for hunting and gathering.

Answer:

D. They were forced to move constantly to find food.