People of the SouthEast

Who were the Mound Builders?

• Farmers in the Mississippian culture

• European explorers

• Modern architects

• Fictional characters

What did the Mound Builders use the mounds for?

• Religious rituals and burial of the dead

• Farming

• Shopping centers

• Amusement parks

What crops did the Mound Builders grow?

• Apples and oranges

• Rice and wheat

• Corn, squash, and beans

• Potatoes and carrots

How tall is Monk's Mound?

• 75 feet

• 50 feet

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

What happened to the Mound Builder society with the arrival of Europeans?

• They broke apart

• They were unaffected

• They thrived and expanded

• They moved to Europe

What was a major reason for the decline of the Mound Builder society?

• Natural disasters

• Economic recession

• Germs and diseases from Europeans

• Technological advancements