Question

how many tribes inhabited north america before the europeans explored the new world?
2
2,000
20
over 200
question 2 (5 points)
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what did native american tribes have in common?
they got food the same way.
they lived in the same type of houses.
they spoke the same language.
they inhabited the land before settlers arrived.

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the number of tribes in North America before European exploration, we refer to historical knowledge. Before Europeans arrived, North America was home to a diverse range of Native American tribes, and the number was over 200. The other options (2, 20, 2000) are inconsistent with historical records: 2 and 20 are too few, and 2000 is an overestimation for tribes (though there were many bands and groups, the tribal count is over 200).

Analyzing each option:

• "They got food the same way" is incorrect, as tribes had different subsistence strategies (hunting, farming, fishing, etc.).
• "They lived in the same type of houses" is wrong, as housing varied (tipis, longhouses, adobe structures, etc.).
• "They spoke the same language" is false, as there were hundreds of distinct languages.
• "They inhabited the land before settlers arrived" is true, as all Native American tribes were indigenous to the Americas and lived there before European settlers came.

Answer:

D. Over 200

Question 2