The Pueblo peoples of the Southwest are most noted for which of the following technological achievements?
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Correct answer: The development of sophisticated irrigation systems for maize cultivation
In the arid environment of the Southwest, the Pueblo (Anasazi) developed advanced water management and irrigation to support sedentary agricultural communities. This allowed them to grow corn (maize) in a region with limited rainfall.
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