What characterized the Americas in 1491?

Life in the Americas Before Columbus: The Mississippian Civilization and Its Achievements

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History, Geography, Social Studies
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6th - 7th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sparse population and limited resources
Crowded and prosperous with diverse civilizations
Deserted lands with no human activity
Only nomadic tribes with no permanent settlements
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial belief of explorers about the mounds built by the Mississippians?
They were used for astronomical observations
They were burial sites for ancient kings
They were natural formations created by glaciers
They were fortifications against invaders
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the geographical extent of the Mississippian civilization?
From the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River
From the Amazon to the Andes
From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
From the Great Lakes to Florida
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city was a major trading post for the Mississippians?
Cahokia
Chichen Itza
Machu Picchu
Tenochtitlan
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the staple crop of the Mississippians that fueled their population growth?
Wheat
Potatoes
Rice
Corn
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the cultivation of corn impact the Mississippians?
It was primarily used for trade with Europeans
It allowed them to remain in one place and build civilizations
It led to frequent famines
It was a minor part of their diet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the Mississippians' agricultural practices?
They relied solely on hunting and gathering
They imported crops from Europe
They used advanced irrigation techniques
They practiced early forms of genetic engineering
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