The native peoples of Tasmania, when contacted by Europeans in the 17th century, had a relatively uncomplex culture largely because:

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The native peoples of Tasmania were almost totally isolated from other human societies, which limited their exposure to different technologies, ideas, and cultural practices that could have led to more complex societal developments. This isolation, rather than any inherent biological differences, is why their culture was considered relatively uncomplex at the time of European contact.

The Native Peoples of Tasmania, When Contacted by Europeans in the 17th