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Which of the following best describes the diversity of Native American societies in North America before European contact?

A.B) Native American societies varied widely in terms of political organization, economic systems, and cultural practices
B.C) Native American societies were primarily agricultural but shared identical religious beliefs
C.D) All Native American societies were organized into centralized empires with hierarchical social structures
D.A) All Native American societies were nomadic hunter-gatherers with similar social structures

Explanation

Core Concept

Native American societies before European contact were incredibly diverse, ranging from the agricultural civilizations of the Mississippi Valley (like Cahokia) to the semi-nomadic societies of the Great Plains and the fishing-based communities of the Pacific Northwest. Political organization varied from complex chiefdoms to loose confederacies, and economic systems included agriculture, hunting, gathering, and trading.

Correct Answer

AB) Native American societies varied widely in terms of political organization, economic systems, and cultural practices

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