Question

Sort the following in the correct order of how settlements evolved.

• A. Adoption of agriculture
• B. Increase in population
• C. Other professions
• D. Production and trade
• E. Emergence of towns

Answer 1

Hunter-gatherers gave up their nomadic lifestyle and became agriculturists. This led to increase in population and rise in different needs and wants apart from food. Thus, other professions emerged and it led to growth in production and trade. Eventually, rural settlements expanded and led to emergence of towns.