Which of the following is NOT true about the native population of the two American continents in 1492?
A) They numbered about 54 million.
B) They spoke over 2000 different languages.
C) They practiced a variety of different religions.
D) They existed almost exclusively as nomadic tribes.
E) They built elaborate cities and engaged in far-flung commerce.

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While some Native American tribes were nomadic, many others were sedentary and built elaborate cities, engaged in agriculture, and had complex societies with social hierarchies. Therefore, the statement that the native population existed almost exclusively as nomadic tribes is not true.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Native