Mississippian Cultures

What was Cahokia known for in pre-Columbian North America?

• Being the largest city

• Being the oldest city

• Being the most fortified city

• Being the most technologically advanced city

What characterized the social structure and religious practices of the Natchez people?

• Simple social hierarchy and no religious ceremonies

• Complex social hierarchy and religious ceremonies

• Democratic social structure and agricultural ceremonies

• Hierarchical social system and military ceremonies

What were Mississippian cultures known for?

• Hunting and gathering practices

• Nomadic lifestyles

• Large, complex societies centered around plazas or mounds

• Maritime trade routes

Which cultures are considered notable Mississippian cultures?

• Cahokia, Natchez, and Choctaw

• Maya, Aztec, and Inca

• Iroquois, Sioux, and Cherokee

• Apache, Navajo, and Comanche

What can be seen in mounds and archaeological sites in the southeastern United States as a legacy of Mississippian cultures?

• Pyramids

• Caves

• Temples

• Mounds

During what time period did the Mississippian cultures flourish in the southeastern United States?

• 500 to 1200 CE

• 800 to 1600 CE

• 1000 to 1400 CE

• 1200 to 1800 CE