Question

question 8 of 10
which of these lists accurately describes the sequence of events leading up
to a chiefdom?

a. job specialization, then social stratification, then development of
agriculture

b. development of agriculture, then job specialization, then social
stratification

c. job specialization, then development of agriculture, then social
stratification

d. development of agriculture, then social stratification, then job
specialization

Explanation:

First, the development of agriculture creates a food surplus, which allows people to move beyond subsistence farming. This surplus enables job specialization, as not everyone needs to focus on food production. Over time, specialized roles (such as leaders, artisans, or farmers with more resources) lead to social stratification, where groups have different levels of power and resources—this is a key feature of a chiefdom.

Answer:

B. Development of agriculture, then job specialization, then social stratification