Which of the Following Characterizes Native Americans in the Preindustrial

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes Native Americans in the preindustrial United States?

• A)Some tribes practiced polygamy, although most were monogamous.
• B)About three-quarters of tribes were matrilineal.
• C)In most native tribes, women held lower status than their White counterparts did.
• D)There were nearly 5 million natives speaking about 25 different languages when European settlers first arrived.
• E)Puberty was an important ritual for boys, but largely went unnoticed in girls.

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