As Neolithic Religious Structures Became More Hierarchical, What Was the Purpose

question 79

Multiple Choice

As Neolithic religious structures became more hierarchical, what was the purpose of the most important religious practice?

• A) Ensuring military success
• B) Granting a special skill
• C) Foretelling the future
• D) Ensuring fertility

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Definitions:

Carboniferous

The Carboniferous is a geologic period and system that extends from about 359 to 299 million years ago, known for its vast coal deposits.

Ordovician

A geologic period and system of the Paleozoic Era, following the Cambrian and preceding the Silurian, marked by significant diversification of life.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Triassic

A geological period that occurred approximately 252 to 201 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Mesozoic Era.