Mississippian Review

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Where were the Mississippians located?

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A

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The Mississippians were particularly good at ________________.

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building mounds and trading.

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True or False: Mounds were used to prevent flooding.

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True

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Which statement is NOT true about the Mississippians?
They lived in communities.
They were nomadic.
They built earthen mounds.
They settled along rivers.

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They were nomadic.

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Who held the political and religious power in the Mississippian government?

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chief

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True or False: Commoners could build homes on mounds.

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False

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Which statement best describes interaction among members of the Mississippian civilization? Options: They were self-sufficient. Their civilization ended due to fighting between tribes. The arrival of Europeans was beneficial for them. They developed widespread trade routes.

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They developed widespread trade routes.

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Which crops did Mississippian farmers grow? Options: corn, quinoa, and potatoes; corn, beans, and squash; avocados, chili peppers, and potatoes; corn, oats, and wheat

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corn, beans, and squash

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True or False: Chiefs were part of the elite group.

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True

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True or False: Elites were believed to be descendants from gods.

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True