Which of the Following Statements About Early Native American Societies

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about early Native American societies is FALSE?

• A)Most Native Americans lived in tribal societies based on lineages,and these ranged from hunting-gathering groups to larger groups using sophisticated horticultural methods.
• B)Young women may have married soon after reaching puberty,around ages 12-15,whereas young men were several years older.
• C)When European settlers arrived,there were nearly18 million natives with diverse customs,speaking about 300 different languages.
• D)About one-third of the tribes were matriarchies.

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