Eastern Native American Cultures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the main purpose of the mounds built by the Mound Builders in eastern North America?

• They were used as homes for families.

• They served as temples or burial sites.

• They were marketplaces for trade.

• They were used for military defense.

Open Ended

How did the agricultural practices of the Mississippian culture contribute to the growth of large settlements like Cahokia?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following crops were commonly grown by both the Mississippian culture and the People of the Woodlands?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and potatoes

• Tomatoes and peppers