Mississippian Review

Where were the Mississippians located?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Mississippians were particularly good at ________________.

• leveling hills for terrace farming.

• creating numbering and writing systems.

• building mounds and trading.

• designing irrigation systems and canals.

In the Mississippian religion they believed in ________________.

• two gods

• many gods

• one god

• no gods

Use the illustration to answer the question.Which statement is NOT true about the Mississippians?

• They lived in communities.

• They were nomadic.

• They built earthen mounds.

• They settled along rivers.

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

• emperor

• chief

• president

• kings

True or False: Commoners could build homes on mounds.

• True

• False

Which statement best describes interaction among members of the Mississippian civilization?

• 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.

Which crops did Mississippian farmers grow?

• corn, quinoa, and potatoes

• corn, beans, and squash

• avocados, chili peppers, and potatoes

• corn, oats, and wheat

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False