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Quiz: The First Peoples of North America

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Which diagram best explains how American Indian cultures were shaped by their environments before the arrival of Europeans?

A. Cause: Mountains and rivers
Effect: Little ability to move from place to place

B. Cause: Hot weather
Effect: Societies based on hunting and gathering

C. Cause: Climates suited to farming
Effect: Development of complex civilizations

D. Cause: Dangerous coastlines
Effect: Societies that did little fishing or sailing



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Final answer:

American Indian cultures were shaped by diverse environments pre-European arrival, impacting their societal structures and adaptations.


Explanation:

American Indian cultures were deeply influenced by their environments before the arrival of Europeans. Different environments led to various adaptations and societal structures. For example, climates suited to farming in certain regions like Mesoamerica contributed to the development of complex civilizations relying on agriculture, while dangerous coastlines in other areas limited societies' fishing and sailing activities.


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