How did the shift to farming affect Native American cultures? Select 2 that apply.

Question

Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away.

Answer 1

The two statements that apply to how the shift to farming affected Native American cultures are:

1. Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities. - As farming became more prevalent, many Native American groups transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle to one that involved establishing permanent or semi-permanent settlements, leading to the development of more complex communities.

2. Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population. - The shift to agriculture typically resulted in a more reliable food supply, which supported population growth and contributed to the rise of larger, more organized societies.

The other statements do not accurately reflect the overall impact of farming on Native American cultures.