What did archaeologists find at the base of Monk's Mound?

Monk's Mound and Clay Construction

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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A giant core of clay
An underground river
A hidden chamber
A treasure trove of artifacts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major problem with using clay as a construction material?
It is too expensive
It is difficult to mold
It shrinks and cracks when it dries
It is not durable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the mound builders prevent the clay core from drying out?
By building a roof over it
By painting it with a sealant
By using soil buttresses to draw groundwater
By covering it with a tarp
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do the soil buttresses play in the mound's construction?
They provide decoration
They act as a sponge to keep the clay wet
They serve as a pathway
They are used for storage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural elements help keep the clay core wet?
Snow and ice
Groundwater and rainwater
Sunlight and wind
Fog and mist
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of Monk's Mound in the Western Hemisphere?
It is the most decorated monument
It is the tallest building
It is the largest earth structure
It is the oldest known structure
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What mystery remains about Monk's Mound?
Its purpose and the fate of its builders
The tools used to build it
The materials used in its construction
Its exact age
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