CFU: Unit 5 Chapter 2 "Poverty Point"

Evidence found by archaeologists suggest that the people of Poverty Point were ______.

Which geographical feature allowed fish to be a major food source in Poverty Point?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Causeway

• Mississippi River

Which TWO raw materials did the Poverty Point people use the create pottery?

• iron

• clay

• grass

• gold

• soapstone

Stone was not naturally found in Poverty Point. What can be inferred about stone artifacts being found in Poverty Point?

• Stone artifacts found in Poverty Point were likely imported from other areas.
• Few artifacts were actually made of stone.

• Stone artifacts were created locally using available materials.
• Stone artifacts were only used by those in high positions.

What makes Poverty Point special compared to other cultures?

• Poverty Point was the first civilization to develop written language in North America.
• Poverty Point is known for its advanced metalworking techniques.
• Poverty Point is famous for its large stone pyramids and temples.
• Poverty Point was a non-nomadic, hunter-gatherer society.