Question

how did the neolithic revolution influence the development of early governments? choose 1 answer: a it eliminated the need for leaders because farming communities were small and self - sufficient. b the need to manage surplus food and coordinate irrigation led to the creation of formal leadership and laws. c governments developed primarily to organize hunting parties in farming societies. d early governments were formed to resist invasions by nomadic foragers.

Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution brought about agriculture, leading to surplus food production. Managing this surplus and coordinating irrigation required organization, which led to the development of formal leadership and laws. Small - scale farming communities still needed leadership for various tasks. Hunting was less of a focus after the shift to agriculture, and while defense could be a factor, the main driver was internal organization for food - related activities.

Answer:

B. The need to manage surplus food and coordinate irrigation led to the creation of formal leadership and laws.