Question

social structure quick check
which statement explains how improvements in agriculture affected social organization? (1 point)
○ the neolithic agricultural revolution increased the number of hunters and gatherers.
○ the neolithic agricultural revolution led to an increase in the number of politicians in ancient egypt.
○ the neolithic agricultural revolution led to the rise of complex social structures.
○ the neolithic agricultural revolution increased the number of floods in the huang he river valley.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution transitioned societies from hunting - gathering to farming, so it would decrease the number of hunters and gatherers, not increase. Eliminate this option.
• Option 2: The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution's main impact on social organization was not specifically an increase in politicians in ancient Egypt. This is too narrow and not the primary effect. Eliminate this option.
• Option 3: The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to surplus food production, which allowed for job specialization (e.g., artisans, priests, rulers), leading to the rise of complex social structures like hierarchies and organized communities. This is a core impact of the agricultural revolution on social organization.
• Option 4: The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution is not related to an increase in floods in the Huang He River Valley. Floods are a natural or geographically - related phenomenon, not a result of agricultural improvements. Eliminate this option.

Answer:

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to the rise of complex social structures.