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Look at the painting of a village of the Mississippian Indians, the first American Indians whom Europeans met in North America. Then answer the question that follows: parishes, pueblos, longhouses, mound towns

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mound towns

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How was Mississippian society organized?

Back

It was a chiefdom with a complex and hierarchical structure.

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What did the development of agriculture allow the Mississippian Indians to do?

Back

establish large permanent settlements

Front

Which American Indian culture was the first to encounter Europeans in Georgia?

Back

Mississippian

Front

Based on the structures they built and the layout of their settlements, by what other name are Mississippian Indians known?

Back

Mound Builders

Front

What was Mississippian society like in Georgia prior to contact with Europeans?

Back

The Mississippians made waddle and daub homes and organized them around central plazas.

Front

What title was used for the leader of the Mississippian Indians, the first American Indians whom Europeans met in North America? Options: King, Chief, Elder, Priest

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Chief

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Why did the Spanish explore the southeastern region of North America during the 1500s?

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to spread Christianity, find gold, and gain personal fame (glory).

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Near which of the following physical features did all Mississippians establish their villages?
Lakes, Mountains, Swamps, Rivers

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Rivers

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Where were Spanish missions usually built in the Southeastern area?

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barrier islands