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What was a common agricultural practice of the Mississippian Culture?

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Maize farming

Front

Which of the following materials was used by the Mississippian Culture to create ornate plates? Silver, Copper, Gold, Iron

Back

Copper

Front

What type of structures were common in Mississippian villages?

Back

Rectangular wall trench houses

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mississippian pottery? Simple designs, Complex designs, Ornate designs, Engraved designs

Back

Simple designs

Front

What was the approximate area covered by Cahokia, IL? ~3 square miles, ~6 square miles, ~9 square miles, ~12 square miles

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~6 square miles

Front

How many earthworks were included in Cahokia, IL? Options: ~60, ~90, ~120, ~150

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~120

Front

What was the Cahokia area originally composed of?

Back

Smaller villages and hamlets

Front

Where was Old Cahokia located?

Back

Near present day St. Louis, Missouri

Front

What significant astronomical event occurred in 1054?

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A supernova

Front

How long was the supernova of 1054 visible during the day and night?

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23 days