Question

question 5 of 26
which of these developments led human societies to develop farming and herding techniques during the neolithic revolution?
a. human populations declined greatly after an era of intense cold.
b. climate conditions were no longer ideal for indigenous plants to grow on their own.
c. large animal species on which hunter - gatherer societies depended became extinct.
d. people needed goods to trade with the other groups they were starting to encounter.

Explanation:

During the Neolithic Revolution, the extinction of large - animal species that hunter - gatherer societies relied on forced people to find new food sources. This led to the development of farming and herding techniques. Option A is incorrect as human populations increased during the Neolithic. Option B is not the main cause. Option D is not the primary reason for the development of farming and herding.

Answer:

C. Large animal species on which hunter - gatherer societies depended became extinct.