An Arikara woman was once gathering corn from the field to store away for winter use. She passed from stalk to stalk, tearing off the ears and dropping them into her folded robe.

Question

An Arikara woman was once gathering corn from the field to store away for winter use. She passed from stalk to stalk, tearing off the ears and dropping them into her folded robe.

Which fact does this excerpt suggest about Sioux culture?
Gathering crops was an enjoyable activity.
Corn was the only food they ate.
Women were responsible for gathering crops
Winters were long and cold where they lived.

Answer 1

An Arikara woman was once gathering corn from the field to store away for winter use. She passed from stalk to stalk, tearing off the ears and dropping them into her folded robe.

The fact that an Arikara woman is depicted gathering corn suggests that women were responsible for gathering crops in Sioux culture.