Question

How were the native peoples of the Americas living prior to European contact?

A. They were organized into two large empires of the Incas and the Aztecs. B. They had not developed into advanced forms of civilization.
C. They relied primarily on nomadic herding of domesticated animals for their sustenance.
D. They were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than 2,000 different languages.

Answer 1

They were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than 2,000 different languages.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the most accurate about Natives Americans out of all answer choices. Native Americans had several groups, many dialects and different languages. Not surprising, considering the vast territory Native American peoples occupied.

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Answer 2

"D. They were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than 2,000 different languages" is the only correct answer, since the Americas was a vast amount of land spanning two continents.