Question

Which of these descriptions would fit both the Paleo and Archaic Indian cultures? Select all that apply (3)
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3 points
They all lived in small groups
They survived by hunting and gathering
They used tools
They stayed in the same place for long periods of time, creating settlements
Why can it be said that Europeans did not discover the Americas?
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1 point
The Americas were destroyed by wildfires before anyone discovered them
Asian explorers found the Americas first
Europeans never landed in the Americas
Native Americans were already inhabiting the land in the Americas
____________ resulted in the deaths of approximately a third of the Native American Population during de Soto’s exploration.
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1 point
Warfare
Enslavement
Relocation
Disease
Which of the following is NOT a reason for European exploration of the Americas?
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1 point
They wanted to expand national riches
Gaining personal glory for explorers
They wanted to spread Christianity to Native Americans
They were interested in trying Native American food

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. For the descriptions that fit both the Paleo and Archaic Indian cultures, the correct options are:
- They all lived in small groups
- They survived by hunting and gathering
- They used tools

2. The statement that explains why Europeans did not discover the Americas is:
- Native Americans were already inhabiting the land in the Americas.

3. The event that resulted in the deaths of approximately a third of the Native American population during de Soto’s exploration is:
- Disease.

4. The option that is NOT a reason for European exploration of the Americas is:
- They were interested in trying Native American food.