Archaeology constructs specific historical sequences in order to
A) establish theories about necessary conditions.
B) establish theories about major cultural evolutionary transitions.
C) compare and then look for patterns to determine what conditions are necessary and sufficient to explain major cultural evolutionary transitions.
D) argue about the rise of agriculture in the New vs. Old World.

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Archaeology often aims to compare different cultures and historical sequences to identify patterns. These patterns help in understanding what conditions are necessary and sufficient to explain significant cultural evolutionary transitions, such as the development of agriculture, urbanization, or the rise of complex societies. This approach allows archaeologists to construct theories that explain how and why these transitions occurred.

Archaeology Constructs Specific Historical Sequences in Order to