If an archaeologist finds pottery from a distant region at a site like Jenne-jeno, what is the most logical interpretation?

The people of Jenne-jeno had learned to copy the pottery styles of other cultures.

The site was likely connected to a larger, long-distance trade network.

The pottery was brought there much later by modern explorers.

The people who made the pottery must have conquered Jenne-jeno.

What might the discovery of a massive wall surrounding the ruins of an ancient city like Jenne-jeno indicate to an archaeologist?

The inhabitants only knew how to build simple structures.

The city was primarily a place for religious worship.

The community likely valued defense or wanted to control trade.

The people were mostly nomadic and did not live there permanently.

A modern painting of the society.

Fragments of pottery used for cooking and storage.

A fictional story written about the society last year.

A history textbook's description of the society's government.

Because all ancient tools look exactly the same.

Because written records describing the items are always found later.

Because the evidence is often incomplete and requires making educated conclusions about its meaning.

Because artifacts are usually too broken to provide any useful information.

Many of these societies did not leave behind written records.

Archaeological evidence is easier to understand than texts.

It is the only way to learn about their religious beliefs.

Oral histories from the time have all been lost.