Mound Builders Quiz

Why did the mound builders settle near rivers and streams?

• For fishing

• For transportation

• To avoid moving around

• For defense

Which group built the Emerald Mounds?

• The Mississippians

• The Plaquemine People

• Coles Creek Indians

• The Cherokee

Which group of mound builders lived in the Southern Mississippi Valley from 1400 to 800 years ago?

• The Mississippians

• The Plaquemine People

• Coles Creek Indians

• The Aztecs

What shape do most Mississippian mounds resemble?

• Spheres

• Pyramids

• Cubes

• Cones

What were the large central mounds used for by the Mississippians?

• Storage

• Ceremonies

• Living quarters

• Defense

What was one mound used for by the Mississippians?

• A burial ground

• A marketplace

• A school

• A fort

What did the Mississippians dig to protect their villages from attacks?

• Moats

• Ditches

• Walls

• Tunnels

Where are the Winterville Mounds located?

• Near Natchez, Mississippi

• Near Greenville, Mississippi

• Near Jackson, Mississippi

• Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Where is Emerald Mounds located?

• Near Greenville, Mississippi

• Near Natchez, Mississippi

• Near Jackson, Mississippi

• Near Vicksburg, Mississippi

What was the most important source of food for the mound builders?

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Agriculture

• Gathering