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 of the following tools was commonly used by the Mississippian culture?

• Iron swords

• Stone hoes

• Bronze shields

• Steel plows

What type of shelter did the Mississippian people typically build?

• Log cabins

• Wattle and daub houses

• Teepees

• Igloos

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

Which combination of weapons and tools would most likely be found in a Mississippian village?

• Bows and arrows, stone axes, and digging sticks

• Muskets, iron swords, and plows

• Cannons, steel knives, and shovels

• Crossbows, bronze shields, and sickles

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

Using evidence from primary or secondary sources, analyze how the Mississippian people's choice of shelter reflected their environment and way of life.

• Their shelters were made of ice to keep cool in the hot climate

• They built wattle and daub houses using local materials, which provided protection and suited their settled, agricultural lifestyle

• They lived in tents because they moved constantly

• They built stone castles for defense