Question

Which statement BEST describes the people of the Early Archaic period? A) They were the builders of earthen and rock mounds that were used for ceremonies. B) They were hunters and gatherers who lived in small bands of twenty to fifty people. C) They were horticulturalists who used simple tools to grow their food in small gardens. D) They were the creators of the most technologically complex projectile points in the state.

Answer 1

The best answer would be B. The Archaic Period is from around 8000 to 2000 BCE. People during that period were hunters and gatherers who lived in small bands of twenty to fifty people. Many sites have been identified to be associated to the Archaic period which shows their way of living.