QUESTION 5 0 points Save Answer We explored the detailed structure of the Hopewe

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QUESTION 5 0 points Save Answer We explored the detailed structure of the Hopewell Great Circle in Newark, Ohio (US), built by behaviorally modern humans. Some or all of the statements below about the functional implications of the structure of the Great Circle could be true. However, one of these functional interpretations is more closely related to the ultimate causes of behaviorally modern adaptive sophistication; which is this interpretation? O a. The Great Circle is structured as if it were designed to support coercive policing of large groups of people inside it. Ob. The Great Circle is structured as if it were designed to support astronomical observations for O C The Great Circle is structured as ifit were designed to support successful warfare with neighboring O d The Great Circle is structured as if it were designed to support astronomical observations for O e The Great Circle is structured a ifit were designed to support diverse economic exchange among purposes of seasonal religious ceremonies. behaviorally modern groups. purposes of defining when crops should be planted. large groups of people inside it. QUESTION 6 0 points Saved I would like 10 points for answering all questions on this quiz. es O b.No

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Of the given options, the answer is point b. The explanation is as follows:

Thehopewell society or community cannot be considered as a tribe and marks a transitional phase from older to modern human cimmunity living. It encompasses the concept of life with different geographical niches and types of people. The place is known to have various trade exchangea happened. The construction of the great circle (and square) is a marvelous piece of architecture. However, most of the construction was based on transforming raw materials to final look by social and spiritual powers. These products were used for both mortuary and non- mortuary related activities, thus showing the importance of rituals and ceremonies in the social group that prevailed then. Also, by the construction, it is an architectural marvel with 6ft high western region and 14ft high eastern region, spannig across 1200ft of area. The difference in height of location and the presence of mortuary mound etc shows that it was build mainly as an observatory deck, while also the rites and rituals were based on this. It is believed that even to this day, from a particular point in the mound, the rising moon can be observed well.

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