Question
Why did Plateau tribes construct pit houses?
to keep warm during the winter months
to protect themselves from other groups
to keep the community close together
to store supplies and harvested crops
to keep warm during the winter months
to protect themselves from other groups
to keep the community close together
to store supplies and harvested crops
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Plateau tribes constructed pit houses primarily **to keep warm during the winter months**. These dwellings, often partially underground, provided insulation against the cold weather typical of the Plateau region in winter. The design helped to maintain a stable, warmer temperature inside, making them suitable for the harsh climates they faced. While community and storage aspects were important in their culture, the primary purpose of constructing pit houses was for shelter and warmth.