American Indians in Georgia Quiz

What type of shelter did the Mississippians primarily use?

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Wattle and daub houses

• Igloos

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following crops was most commonly grown by the Mississippians?

• Wheat

• Corn (maize)

• Rice

• Barley

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one characteristic of Mississippian culture.

• They were nomadic hunters.

• They built large earthen mounds.

• They primarily lived in caves.

• They relied solely on fishing.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the Mississippians used their trade networks.

• They traded only within their own villages.

• They traded goods such as pottery, tools, and food with distant tribes.

• They did not engage in trade.

• They traded only with European settlers.

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GA.SS8H1.a.

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the Mississippians' agricultural practices influence their society?

• It led to a nomadic lifestyle.

• It allowed them to build permanent settlements and support large populations.

• It caused frequent food shortages.

• It made them dependent on European settlers.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of Mississippian tools and weapons on their daily life.

• They had no significant impact.

• They were used only for ceremonial purposes.

• They improved hunting and farming efficiency, which supported larger communities.

• They were primarily decorative.

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GA.SS8H1.a.

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of Mississippian mounds in their culture.

• They were used solely for burial purposes.

• They served as platforms for temples and elite residences, reflecting social hierarchy.

• They were natural formations with no cultural significance.

• They were used only for storage.

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GA.SS8H1.a.

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was a primary weapon used by the Mississippians for hunting?

• Bow and arrow

• Firearms

• Spears

• Slingshots

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GA.SS8H1.a.

DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare the Mississippian trade networks to those of other contemporary Native American cultures.

• Mississippian trade networks were less extensive.

• Mississippian trade networks were more extensive and included a variety of goods.

• Mississippian trade networks were non-existent.

• Mississippian trade networks were limited to local exchanges.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the Mississippians' use of wattle and daub construction techniques benefit their communities?

• It made their homes less durable.

• It provided sturdy and weather-resistant shelters.

• It was a temporary solution for housing.

• It was a technique borrowed from European settlers.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept