How have religions, belief systems, philosophies and ideologies affect the development of societies over time?

Greatly because they were able to develop Holy Scriptures or important writings. These writings could have outlined the rules and beliefs for the followers more easily than oral transmission. Another result of expanding communication between different settlements is the spread of belief systems. The development of communication and exchange systems helped to promote the spread of beliefs from their origins.

the answer is b: the religion they practice.

here's why:

there were many different native american tribes and those with similar characteristics formed a main tribe or nation. each had its own language, religion and customs.