The following questions refer to the image below.

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division[LC-USZC4-5267]
An engraving by John White,Secotan,an Algonquian village,ca.1585
-Which of the following factors played the most significant role in the development of the Native social and economic structures pictured here?
A) The presence of European explorers
B) The environment
C) The Columbian Exchange
D) The rise of Christianity

Question

The following questions refer to the image below.
  
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division[LC-USZC4-5267]
An engraving by John White,Secotan,an Algonquian village,ca.1585
-Which of the following factors played the most significant role in the development of the Native social and economic structures pictured here?
A) The presence of European explorers 
B) The environment 
C) The Columbian Exchange 
D) The rise of Christianity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The environment played the most significant role in the development of the Native social and economic structures pictured here. The layout of the village and the activities depicted in the engraving are all based on the natural resources and climate of the region. The Native people adapted to their environment and developed a sustainable way of life that allowed them to thrive before the arrival of European explorers. The other factors listed may have played a role in the later development of Native social and economic structures, but they are not as relevant to the situation pictured in the engraving.

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