How did the shift to farming affect Native American cultures? Select all that apply.
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Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away.
- Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
- The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
- Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Which of the following statements are true about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations? Select all that apply.
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Their cultures centered around fishing and they worshipped a god who looked like a fish.
Their cultures centered around fishing and they worshipped a god who looked like a fish.
They were advanced in mathematics and astronomy.
They were advanced in mathematics and astronomy.
They built magnificent cities and stone temples.
They built magnificent cities and stone temples.
They were peaceful with neighboring tribes and civilizations.
They were peaceful with neighboring tribes and civilizations.
The correct options are:
1. Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
2. The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
3. Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
4. Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away.
The correct answers are:
1) Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
2) The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
3) Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
To arrive at these answers, one can consider the impact of the shift to farming on Native American cultures:
1) Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities because settled agriculture required the cultivation and maintenance of crops. This led to the development of permanent agricultural settlements, which, in turn, led to the construction of more permanent shelters and the formation of communities.
2) The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases because when people transitioned from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agriculture, they began living in closer proximity to domesticated animals. Over time, this increased exposure to animals allowed for the development of immunity to certain diseases that were common among animals.
3) Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population. Unlike the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, where food sources were scattered and unreliable, farming allowed for a more stable and consistent supply of food. This surplus of food could sustain a larger population, leading to population growth and the development of more complex societies.
The incorrect answer "Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away" does not accurately describe the impact of the shift to farming on Native American cultures. In fact, the transition to agriculture often led to more concentrated and interconnected communities rather than spreading them thin, as mentioned in the correct answer choice.