Consider the factors Indigenous groups may have thought of when establishing a village in an area. Using the list below and any other ideas you have, rank the factors, by rewriting them below, from most important to least important.

Question

fresh water source
fertile land
friendly neighbors
mild climate
near a river or ocean
near a forest
an area suitable for defense or spotting invaders

Answer 1

1. An area suitable for defense or spotting invaders
2. Fresh water source
3. Fertile land
4. Near a river or ocean
5. Near a forest
6. Mild climate
7. Friendly neighbors

Answer 2

Write a paragraph explaining your choice for the most and least important factors.

Answer 3

The most important factor for indigenous groups when establishing a village would likely be an area suitable for defense or spotting invaders. Ensuring the safety and security of the community would have been of utmost importance in a time when neighboring tribes or outside forces posed potential dangers. This factor would dictate the strategic positioning of the village, considering natural barriers, such as hills or high grounds, that could be used for defense or to spot any potential threats approaching.

On the other hand, the least important factor would likely be friendly neighbors. While having friendly neighbors would certainly be beneficial for trade, cultural exchange, and communal support, it may not have been a priority when selecting a location for the village's establishment. Friendly or cordial relationships could be developed or maintained regardless of the geographical location of the village. Other factors such as defense, water sources, fertile land, or access to natural resources would have arguably held more immediate and fundamental importance for the community's survival and prosperity.