Horticultural societies______________?

Correct answer: D. experience the emergence of social stratification due to production of a social surplus

  • A. have no specialized and enduring work groups governments, or standing armies
  • B. exhibit increased power of the state and size of the territory it controls
  • C. have complex divisions of labor and exchange relationships
  • D. experience the emergence of social stratification due to production of a social surplus

Explanation

Horticultural societies can produce a surplus beyond basic subsistence, allowing unequal control of resources and the emergence of social stratification. Complex states, standing armies, and highly specialized divisions of labour are more characteristic of advanced agrarian or industrial societies.

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