Native American Societies Before European Contact

AP US History· difficulty 3/5

Which best describes Native American societies in 1491?

A
$Universally nomadic tribal bands without permanent settlements$
B
$All practiced identical maize agriculture without regional variation$
C
$Diverse societies with different languages, economies, and political structures$
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D
$A single unified culture sharing one language across the continent$

Explanation

Native societies varied widely — from urbanized agriculture (Mississippian) to nomadic hunting (Plains) to fishing/coastal (Pacific Northwest).

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