Mississippian Culture and Civilization

Mississippian Culture and Civilization

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Mississippian civilization, which thrived from 800 to 1600 AD in North America. It highlights the construction of urban centers like Cahokia, known for its large mounds. The Mississippians developed extensive agriculture, primarily maize, allowing them to form stable communities. Their culture spread across the Mississippi River Valley, with regions like the Middle Mississippians and South Appalachian Mississippians. Despite their achievements, the civilization declined in the mid-1500s, possibly due to European contact, economic issues, or environmental factors. The Mississippians left a lasting legacy, influencing several Native American groups.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the largest city of the Mississippian people?

Cahokia

Chichen Itza

Tenochtitlan

Machu Picchu

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Mississippian mounds primarily used for?

Water reservoirs

Religious ceremonies and leaders' homes

Marketplaces

Defense structures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region was the core of the Mississippian culture?

South Appalachian

Middle Mississippian

Plaquemine

Catone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following regions was NOT part of the Mississippian cultural spread?

Louisiana

Minnesota

California

Oklahoma

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary crop grown by the Mississippians?

Barley

Maize

Rice

Wheat

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of structures were typical in a Mississippian village?

Stone castles

Wooden structures coated in mud plaster

Brick houses

Tents made of animal skins

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant artistic achievement of the Mississippians?

Stone carvings

Written manuscripts

Metalwork

Intricate pottery and sculptures

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