Jumano Indians grew crops near which river?

• A. Rio Grande River.
• B. Hudson River.
• C. Mississippi River.
• D. Missouri River.

Answer: (A)

Rivers are essential for farming in dry areas, and the Jumano relied on a river valley to grow crops. The Jumano lived in the southwestern borderlands of what is now Texas and northern Mexico, where irrigation from a major river made agriculture possible. They cultivated crops such as maize, beans, and squash by using water from the river and its seasonal floods to sustain villages and gardens. The river provided a reliable water source in an arid environment, supporting settlement and food production.

The other rivers listed are located in regions far from the Jumano homeland and were not the primary sites for their agriculture.