The Shift in Subsistence Experienced by Many Cultures at the End

question 166

Multiple Choice

The shift in subsistence experienced by many cultures at the end of the Holocene is characterized by:

• A) the adoption of an agricultural mode of life
• B) a replacement of megafauna in the diet to smaller animals, fish, shellfish, and birds
• C) a shift from hunting small game to megafauna
• D) an initial shift from hunting to scavenging the many animals that died when glacial conditions changed

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Definitions:

Basic Subsistence

The minimum resources necessary for a person to live, including food, water, and shelter.

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later stage of their life, often defined as being 65 years or older.

Low Income Families

Households earning significantly less than the average income, often qualifying them for certain types of government assistance.

Full Time

Employment status where an individual works a minimum number of hours defined by their employer as full-time, typically around 40 hours per week.