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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Definitions:

Aversion Conditioning

A method of learning involving a negative or unpleasant stimulus to create a dislike for a particular behavior.

Imprinting

A rapid learning process occurring early in the life of a social animal, where it forms an attachment to a particular object or organism.

Goslings

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Ducklings

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