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world population to 7,000 years ago
year\tpopulation
1,000,000 years ago\t10,000
300,000 years ago\t1,000,000
25,000 years ago\t3,300,000
10,000 years ago (8,000 bce)\t4,000,000
7,000 years ago (5,000 bce)\t5,000,000
the best explanation for the change in world population between 10,000 years ago and 7,000 years ago is the development of –
early forms of religious belief
better weapons to fight off predators
standing armies that could protect people
better means of food production

Explanation:

Between 10,000 and 7,000 years ago, the Neolithic Revolution (agricultural revolution) occurred, introducing better food production methods like farming. This allowed for more stable food supplies, supporting population growth. Religious beliefs, better weapons (for predators, not a main population driver then), or standing armies (not common in this early period) don't explain population growth as directly as improved food production.

Answer:

D. better means of food production