Which of the following was an important element in the development of early settlements?
A) the development of coinage to make the exchange of goods easier
B) the standardization of burial practices throughout the Near and Middle East
C) the discovery made during the last "Little Ice Age" of freezing to preserve food
D) the establishment of first local and then long-distance trade routes throughout the Near East
E) the emergence of hereditary kingship

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The establishment of local and long-distance trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas, allowing for the development and growth of early settlements. This allowed for specializations and exchanges of goods that could not exist in isolation.

Which of the Following Was an Important Element in the Development