Cahokia: America's Lost City Quiz

What was the first city in what would become the United States?

• Cahokia

• Indianapolis

• Chicago

• St. Louis

How many people lived in Cahokia around 1200 a.d.?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

What was the main crop grown by the settlers in Cahokia?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

What is the name of the largest structure of earth ever made in the Americas?

• Grand Plaza

• Birdman Tablet

• Monks Mound

• Chunkey

Why did people leave Cahokia?

• Giant flood

• Climate change and food shortage

• Popular leader

• Destructive tornado

What is the legacy of Cahokia that lives on today?

• Influence on modern agriculture

• Influence on modern fashion

• Influence on modern architecture

• Influence on Indigenous American histories

What is the proposed plan for the Cahokia Mounds site?

• Abandon the site

• Turn it into a national park

• Flatten all the mounds for roads

• Turn it into a shopping mall

What is the spiritual connection that Cahokia holds for its descendants?

• Strong feelings due to its economic potential

• Strong feelings due to its natural beauty

• Strong feelings due to its historical significance

• Strong feelings due to its modern amenities

What is the name of the Osage historian mentioned in the text?

• Michael Hampshire

• Andrea Hunter

• Joe Sohm

• Lori Belknap

What is the main focus of the archaeologists working at the Cahokia Mounds site?

• Looking for treasure

• Creating a theme park

• Looking for more answers to Cahokia’s mysteries

• Building new structures