"Sedentary lifestyles indicated by permanent settlements, the rise of large populatiosettlements, intensive forms of agricultural production, and the presence of large and powerful chiefdom societies" describes what phase in the prehistory of Latin America and the Caribbean?

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The Formative period, also known as the Pre-Classic period in Mesoamerica, is characterized by the development of sedentary agricultural communities, the rise of significant population centers, and the emergence of complex societal structures, including chiefdoms. This period marks a significant shift from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to more settled, agricultural-based societies.

"Sedentary Lifestyles Indicated by Permanent Settlements, the Rise of Large