Question

how did petroglyphs serve as a form of storytelling in ancestral pueblo culture? choose 1 answer: a they functioned as abstract art meant to entertain travelers passing through. b they recorded daily weather conditions for future farmers. c they replaced oral storytelling entirely, making spoken traditions unnecessary. d they acted as permanent records of important stories, traditions, and community experiences.

Explanation:

Petroglyphs in Ancestral Pueblo culture were visual symbols carved on rocks. They were used to preserve important cultural - related information like stories, traditions, and community experiences over time. They were not mainly for entertaining travelers, nor were they weather - recording tools, and they did not replace oral storytelling.

Answer:

D. They acted as permanent records of important stories, traditions, and community experiences.