Paleolithic Hunting and Gathering Groups Usually Numbered No More Than

question 29

Multiple Choice

Paleolithic hunting and gathering groups usually numbered no more than forty, because

• A) hominids in larger groups usually ended up in fights over territory.
• B) they instinctively wanted to mate so as to bring in new blood from other groups.
• C) above that number, it was difficult to be sure of an adequate food and water supply.
• D) that was the traditional way of doing things.
• E) they could not provide tools and weapons for more than about forty.

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