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Assessment Questions 8.5
1. What cultural period followed the Paleoindian period in North America, and when did it occur?
The Archaic period followed the Paleoindian period in North America, lasting from about 9,000 to 3,000 years ago.
2. How is the Archaic period characterized, and what does it represent in terms of cultural adaptation?
The Archaic period represents a complex era of cultural adaptation to the new, postglacial environment in North America after the Pleistocene.
3. Name some Archaic cultures in North America and describe their regional adaptations.
Archaic cultures include the Desert Archaic, Southwestern Archaic, Shell Mound Archaic, Eastern Archaic, Central Archaic, Western Archaic, and Paleo-Arctic tradition. These cultures adapted to post-Pleistocene habitats in specific regions.