The Complex Societies of the Northwest Coast of North America

question 1

Multiple Choice

The complex societies of the northwest coast of North America are best described as:

• A) horticulturalists
• B) pastoral nomads
• C) affluent foragers
• D) irrigation farmers

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Definitions:

Associationism

A psychological theory suggesting that mental processes operate by the association of ideas and sensory experiences.

Empiricism

A theory that states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience, emphasizing the role of experience and evidence in the formation of ideas, rather than innate ideas or traditions.

Intellectual Ability

The capacity to engage in higher-order thinking, analysis, and reasoning.

Birth

The act or process of being born, marking the beginning of life outside the mother's womb.