Write a one- to two-paragraph explanation that tells why each contribution was chosen and why each contribution was assigned a particular rank. The contributions chosen are Bronze casting, silk making, bookmaking, iron plow, and gun powder

the answer is b: the religion they practice.

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there were many different native american tribes and those with similar characteristics formed a main tribe or nation. each had its own language, religion and customs.

its c not d   tell me if that´s correct

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