Explanation:

- Option 1: High mortality rates

- Correct Answer: Pre-industrial societies had high mortality rates due to limited medical knowledge, poor sanitation, and frequent disease outbreaks.

- Option 2: Low mortality rates

- Incorrect: Low mortality rates were not typical. Life expectancy was shorter and infant mortality was high.

- Option 3: Similar mortality rates to today

- Incorrect: Modern times have significantly lower mortality rates due to advancements in healthcare and technology.

- Option 4: None of the above

- Incorrect: Option 1 correctly describes pre-industrial societies.