Asked by Josie Sanchez on Jul 08, 2024

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The design of pre-Columbian Indian villages indicates which of the following?

A) These societies had an extensive trade network with one another.
B) Native Americans once had a common culture because there are no differences among the villages of hunter-gatherer societies, agricultural societies, and fishing societies.
C) The design of Indian villages around a central place of worship indicates that, although widely separated, all Indians had the same religious beliefs.
D) The defensive design of villages indicates that North American Indians fought with each other long before the arrival of Europeans.

Pre-Columbian Indian

Refers to the indigenous peoples and civilizations of the Americas existing before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.

Central Place of Worship

A primary or main location where members of a religious community come together to perform rituals, pray, and celebrate their faith.

Defensive Design

The planning and construction of buildings, urban spaces, and products to minimize vulnerability to threats such as crime and terrorism.

  • Identify the significance of village designs in pre-Columbian societies and their implications for trade, culture, and inter-tribal relations.
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Shakia BuncumJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The defensive design of pre-Columbian Indian villages indicates that conflicts and fighting among North American tribes existed prior to the arrival of Europeans. The other choices are not supported by the design of pre-Columbian Indian villages.