8. How much food could they gather and why was it important?

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A singular person could gather food for three weeks to feed a family of four for one year. This meant that the food was plentiful and they were able to preserve their food. This created lots of leisure time and more of a laid back community which made time for other activities other than hunting and gathering.

Sources: The First Farmers Video Guide #8

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