Question

which statement best describes early hunter - gatherer societies?
a they consisted of large tribal clans.

b they were mainly nomadic small kinship groups.

c they were mainly nomadic with clear social classes.

d they were isolated and hostile when meeting other groups.

Explanation:

To determine the best statement about early hunter - gatherer societies:

• Option A: Early hunter - gatherer societies were usually small, not large tribal clans. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Early hunter - gatherer societies were nomadic (moved to find food) and organized in small kinship (family - related) groups. This matches their social structure.
• Option C: Early hunter - gatherer societies did not have clear social classes. Social classes developed later with agriculture and surplus. So C is incorrect.
• Option D: While some isolation occurred, the "hostile" description is not a defining or best characteristic of all early hunter - gatherer societies when meeting others. So D is not the best choice.

Answer:

B. They were mainly nomadic small kinship groups.