The size and sophistication of Native American civilizations in Mexico and South America can be attributed to
A) Spanish influences.
B) their way of life based on hunting and gathering.
C) the development of agriculture.
D) technology brought by the early settlers from Siberia.
E) their use of draft animals and the wheel.

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The development of agriculture allowed Native American civilizations in Mexico and South America to grow food surplus and support larger populations. The ability to settle in one place and cultivate crops also led to the development of complex societies and the growth of cities.

The Size and Sophistication of Native American Civilizations in Mexico