The system of housing developed by the Anasazi in the American Southwest differed from other housing systems constructed by early complex societies in the Americas because
A) they had a sophisticated system of interconnected multi-roomed structures used for both religious ceremonies and housing
B) their homes were built on top of large earthen mounds
C) their wooden and bark structures could easily be assembled and reassembled as they moved when the seasons of the year changed
D) they lived on a series of islands connected by causeways and bridges

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The Anasazi, known for their cliff dwellings and pueblos, developed sophisticated multi-roomed structures built into cliff faces or as large communal buildings on the ground, which served both as living spaces and for ceremonial purposes. This architectural style is distinct from the earthen mounds of the Mississippian culture, the mobile structures of nomadic tribes, and the water-based settlements of the Aztecs.

The System of Housing Developed by the Anasazi in the American