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Assessment Questions 14.4
1. According to the researchers, what conclusion can be drawn about the abandonment of Long House Valley?
The researchers suggest that the abandonment was a conscious choice by the residents, influenced not only by economic factors like crop yields but also by sociocultural issues.
2. What did the simulation indicate about the population's ability to survive in Long House Valley after 1270 C.E.?
The simulation suggested that after 1270 C.E., a reduced but still sizable human population could have survived in Long House Valley, even though the archaeological record showed a decline to effectively zero.
3. What factors, according to the researchers, might have influenced the choice to abandon Long House Valley?
Sociocultural issues, such as religious matters or social alliances, are suggested by the researchers as potential factors influencing the choice to abandon Long House Valley, beyond purely economic considerations.