Mississippian Culture and Cahokia Mounds

The video explores the ancient mound builders of the Mississippian culture, focusing on their largest city, Cahokia, located in present-day Illinois. These people constructed massive earthworks without modern technology, creating one of the tallest structures in North America. The Mississippian culture spanned from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Cahokia, their largest city, was more populated than London by 1250. However, by 1400, the civilization vanished, leaving behind a mystery for archaeologists.

What material did the Mississippian culture primarily use to build their structures?

• Wood

• Earth

• Glass

• Steel

Which region was NOT part of the Mississippian settlements?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Great Plains

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

What is the name of the largest city of the Mississippian culture?

• Chichen Itza

• Cahokia Mounds

• Machu Picchu

• Teotihuacan

How many mounds were believed to be at Cahokia Mounds?

• 150

• 50

• 80

• 120

What was the primary purpose of the fence surrounding Cahokia?

• Decoration

• Protection against invaders

• Religious ceremonies

• Trade

What is the shape of Monk's Mound?

• Trapezoid

• Pyramid

• Circle

• Square

What is the largest known prehistoric earthwork in the Western Hemisphere?

• Monk's Mound

• Stonehenge

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Machu Picchu

By the year 1250, Cahokia was more populated than which city?

• Paris

• Athens

• London

• Rome

What happened to the Mississippian people by 1400?

• They migrated to Europe

• They were conquered by another civilization

• They vanished mysteriously

• They formed a new culture