The Initial Appearance of Political Complexity in South America Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The initial appearance of political complexity in South America is likely associated with:

• A) coastal groups dependent on the rich maritime resources
• B) Amazonian farmers largely reliant on maize and taro
• C) inland groups associated with evidence of agricultural intensification
• D) highland groups practicing intensive potato-based agriculture
• E) coastal groups planting maize and squash in garden plots

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