Question
Why was bois d’arc wood an important trade resource for the Caddo before the arrival of Europeans in Texas during the 1600s?
A. It was the strongest wood that other Indigenous people used to make bows.
B. It was the best wood that other Indigenous people used to construct their homes.
C. It was the sturdiest wood that other Indigenous people used to pen their horses.
D. It was the most durable wood that other Indigenous people used to construct farming tools.
A. It was the strongest wood that other Indigenous people used to make bows.
B. It was the best wood that other Indigenous people used to construct their homes.
C. It was the sturdiest wood that other Indigenous people used to pen their horses.
D. It was the most durable wood that other Indigenous people used to construct farming tools.
Answers
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A. It was the strongest wood that other Indigenous people used to make bows.
Bois d'arc wood (also known as osage orange) is known for its strength and elasticity, making it an excellent choice for making bows, which were essential for hunting and warfare among Indigenous peoples, including the Caddo.
Bois d'arc wood (also known as osage orange) is known for its strength and elasticity, making it an excellent choice for making bows, which were essential for hunting and warfare among Indigenous peoples, including the Caddo.