Which of the following statements best describes the difference between Paleo-Indian culture and Archaic Indian cultures?

Question

A.
Archaic cultures built mounds, while Paleo-Indians had no settlements.
B.
Paleo-Indians farmed, while Archaic cultures hunted.
C.
Archaic cultures used Clovis points, while Paleo-Indians had no tools.
D.
Paleo-Indians hunted megafauna, while Archaic cultures could not.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is: A. Archaic cultures built mounds, while Paleo-Indians had no settlements.

This statement accurately reflects the distinction between the two cultural periods: Paleo-Indians were primarily nomadic hunters and gatherers with no permanent settlements, while Archaic cultures began to establish more sedentary lifestyles and sometimes engaged in mound building.