While Long-Distance Expeditions Were Probably Common, Pachuca Obsidian and Pacific

question 6

Multiple Choice

While long-distance expeditions were probably common, Pachuca obsidian and Pacific Olivella shells, among other trade goods, mostly arrived at Mississippian sites via __________________.

• A) prestige-chain trading
• B) gravity distribution trading
• C) down-the-line exchange
• D) horseback

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