Pueblo Bonito functioned as both an elite residence and a __________.
A) temporary hunting camp
B) ceremonial center
C) fortress
D) long-distance trade depot

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Pueblo Bonito was a large complex of interconnected rooms and kivas, and it had many features associated with ceremonial centers, such as plazas, ballcourts, and enclosed spaces for ritual activities. While it may have also served as a residence for elite members of the community, its size and layout suggest that it had a primary function as a site for communal rituals and gatherings. Therefore, choice B (ceremonial center) is the best answer.

Pueblo Bonito Functioned as Both an Elite Residence and a __________