After they settled on New Guinea, the Lapita people
A. conquered the native Papuan population with their superior technology.
B. likely intermarried with the native Papuan population and created a new synthetic culture over time.
C. killed the native Papuan population, partially through military conquest and partially through the spread of foreign diseases.
D. introduced farming to native Papuans.
Answer: B
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