Asked by Madisyn Thompson on Apr 25, 2024

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Who were the Natufians?​

A) ​a Neolithic culture in Southeast Asia
B) ​a Paleolithic culture in Europe
C) ​a Neolithic transition culture in Southwest Asia
D) ​a Mesolithic transition culture in Southwest Asia

Natufians

A prehistoric culture located in the Levant, around 12,000 to 9,500 BC, known for their early adoption of sedentism and plant cultivation.

Neolithic Transition

The shift from hunting and gathering societies to agriculture and settlement, marking the beginning of the Neolithic Age.

  • Recognize the crucial changes and breakthroughs that supported the shift from hunter-gathering to agriculture, highlighting the contribution of the Natufians.
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Grace McDonaldApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Natufians were a Mesolithic transition culture in Southwest Asia, known for their sedentary lifestyle and early adoption of agriculture, which predated the Neolithic period.