Mississippian Civilization Quiz

When did the Mississippian civilization begin?

• 700 CE

• 800 CE

• 900 CE

• 1000 CE

What type of agriculture did the Mississippians practice to maximize their crop yields?

• Terracing

• Multiple-cropping and intercropping

• Crop rotation

• Dry farming

What is known as the "three sisters" in Mississippian agriculture?

• Wheat, barley, and rye

• Rice, millet, and sorghum

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Oats, peas, and lentils

What type of shelters did the Mississippians build?

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Wattle-and-daub

• Brick houses

What defensive structure did the Mississippians often construct around their settlements?

• Stone wall

• Moat

• Wooden palisade

• Barbed wire

What shape were the earthen mounds built by the Mississippians usually?

• Square or rectangular

• Circular

• Triangular

• Hexagonal

What was built atop the Mississippians' mounds?

• Farms

• Markets

• Temples and other important buildings

• Playgrounds

Who usually led the Mississippian villages?

• A council of elders

• A chief

• A military leader

• A commoner

What was the role of other leaders under the priest-chief in Mississippian society?

• They collected taxes

• They made laws

• They ensured villages followed directives and paid tribute

• They led religious ceremonies

How was the social system of the Mississippians structured?

• Two-class system with elites and commoners

• Single class system

• Three-class system

• Caste system