Agriculture:
A) marks the beginning of permanent settlements
B) was brought to Europe from the New World
C) originated in Africa
D) failed to spread to other areas until communication techniques improved

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Agriculture marks the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to permanent settlements. A surplus of food allowed for the development of specialized labor, the growth of populations, and the emergence of civilizations. The other choices are not accurate; agriculture actually originated independently in multiple regions of the world, including the Middle East, China, and Mesoamerica.