Mississippian Indians

Which European explorers encountered the Mississippian Indians in the mid-1500's?

• The British

• The Spanish

• The French

• The Portuguese

What were the Mississippian mounds for?

• Religious and Social Activities

• Rolling down

• Observing the surrounding area

• Observing the stars

Which picture represents the type of home a Mississippian Indian would have lived in?

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The Mississippian Indians grew corn (maize), squash, sunflowers, and beans.

• True

• False

Chert (sedimentary rock) was used for

• Houses

• Clothing

• Weaving

• Knives and Tools

After interacting with the Spanish, the majority of the Mississippian Indians...

• Moved to the western plains

• Died in combat with the Spanish

• Migrated to South America

• Died of diseases contracted from the Spanish