2. During which time period did nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits become a primary food source of Native
Americans?
(1 point)
Paleo-Indian
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
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paleo
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which time period did large animals slowly become extinct forcing Native Americans to develop new hunting methods?
To find out during which time period nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits became a primary food source for Native Americans, we can look at the different time periods of Native American history and their dietary practices.
1. Paleo-Indian: This time period refers to the earliest inhabitants of the Americas, who lived from around 15,000 to 8,000 BCE. During this time, the primary food sources were large game animals such as mammoths and mastodons, as well as smaller game and fish. Nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits were not the main food sources for Paleo-Indians.
2. Archaic: The Archaic period followed the Paleo-Indian period and lasted from around 8,000 to 1,000 BCE. During this time, Native Americans began to rely more heavily on a variety of food sources. While nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits may have been consumed during this period, they were not considered the primary food sources.
3. Woodland: The Woodland period occurred from around 1,000 BCE to 1,000 CE. This era saw the development of agriculture and the cultivation of crops like maize (corn), beans, and squash. While nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits may have still been consumed during the Woodland period, they were not the primary food sources, as agriculture played a more significant role in Native American diets.
4. Mississippian: The Mississippian period took place from around 900 to 1500 CE and was characterized by the rise of complex societies and chiefdoms in the Southeastern United States. During this time, Native Americans began to engage in intensive agriculture, growing crops such as maize, beans, squash, and tobacco. Nuts, berries, shellfish, and fruits may have been consumed to complement their diet, but they were not the primary food sources.
Therefore, the correct answer is none of the provided time periods (Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian). While these food sources were likely among the diverse range of foods consumed by Native Americans throughout history, they did not become the primary food sources during any specific time period listed.