Mississippian Life in Georgia AKS31A

Which culture is most associated with American Indians living in Georgia at the time of European contact?

• Mississippian

• Woodland

• Paleo

• Archaic

What was a primary food source for the Mississippian people in Georgia?

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Potatoes

• Rice

Which statement best describes the social structure of the Mississippian culture?

• Everyone was equal with no leaders

• They had a chiefdom system with leaders and classes

• Only women could be leaders

• There were no organized groups

How did the Mississippian people use their environment to support their food needs?

• By importing food from Europe

• By hunting, fishing, and farming crops like corn, beans, and squash

• By relying only on wild berries

• By raising cattle and sheep

Why were mounds important in Mississippian culture?

• They were used for storing food

• They served as platforms for temples and homes of leaders

• They were playgrounds for children

• They were used for fishing

Explain how the Mississippian people's social structure influenced their daily life and decision-making.

• Everyone made decisions together with no leaders

• Chiefs and elites made important decisions, while commoners performed most labor

• Only children made decisions

• Outsiders controlled all decisions

The main crops grown by the Mississippians were...

• Rice, wheat, corn

• Beans, wheat, fruit

• Maize, beans, squash

• Squash, maize, rice

What were mounds for?

• To bury tribal leaders, social events and religious ceremonies

• for defense

• Places to store garbage

• Recreation

Which Indian group was the first to meet European explorers?

• Mississippians

• Paleo Indians

• Archaic Indians

• Woodland Indians

What is culture? 

• A shared way of life
• The spread of ideas
• a short well known expression 
• a custom prohibiting or restricting a practice