Question

What is the most likely reason the Pueblo constructed most of their buildings out of adobe?
A.
The architectural style of this type of building was appealing to Pueblo society.
B.
The Pueblo typically lived in areas where adobe was more readily available over other building materials.
C.
The Pueblo did not have the technology to construct more sophisticated types of buildings.
D.
The Pueblo were nomadic, and this type of structure could be transported easily.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

The Pueblo lived in the arid Southwest where clay, sand, and straw for adobe were abundant and well-suited to the climate; they were settled people with the skills to build durable adobe structures (not nomadic).