Which of the following prehistoric cultures developed the bow and arrow between 800 and 1400 CE? A. Archaic B. Plains Woodland C. Plains village D. Mound builders

C. Plains village. Between 800 and 1400 CE, the Plains Village cultures (sometimes referred to as the Plains villagers) developed the bow and arrow. The introduction of the bow and arrow to the Plains culture is significant as it represented a major technological advancement over the atlatl (spear-thrower), which was used previously for hunting.

Extra: Prehistoric cultures often undergo significant technological and cultural developments. The bow and arrow, for instance, was a revolutionary technology for hunting and warfare. It allowed for greater range, accuracy, and rate of fire than the atlatl. The Plains Village cultures, which included various Native American groups such as the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara, utilized the bow and arrow for both hunting buffalo and for defending their villages.

The other cultures listed here represent different prehistoric peoples and time periods. The Archaic period predates the timeframe mentioned, and societies during the Archaic era were largely nomadic hunter-gatherers. The Mound Builders, such as the Adena and Mississippian cultures, are known for their large earthen mounds and predate the widespread use of the bow and arrow in that region. Plains Woodland refers to a culture that is an intermediate phase between the earlier Woodland and later Plains Village phases in the central United States, and while they may have used the bow and arrow, it is the Plains Village culture that is most strongly associated with its development during the specified period.