Which of the Following Was NOT a Detrimental Factor in the Technological

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a detrimental factor in the technological development of the peoples of the Western Hemisphere?

• A)Lack of large domesticated animals.
• B)Geographic diversity.
• C)Lack of established trade routes.
• D)Lack of indigenous varieties of edible grasses to facilitate the transition from a hunting/gathering society to farming.
• E)A difficult topography and environmental diversity.

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