In the Great Plains region, the lifestyle of most Native American tribes prior to European contact was characterized by:
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Correct answer: A mix of sedentary agriculture and seasonal hunting on foot
Before the reintroduction of the horse by the Spanish, Great Plains groups lived in semi-sedentary villages along rivers where they farmed. They hunted buffalo on foot, often using 'buffalo jumps' or enclosures.
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