Question

Which statement accurately describes the Mississippian people and the Ancestral Puebloans?
(1 point)

A. The Mississippian people lived in a region with a wet climate, whereas the Ancestral Puebloans lived in a dry climate.

B. The Mississippian people lived in small communities, whereas the Ancestral Puebloans lived in large communities.

C. Religion was not a major part of life for the Mississippian people, whereas religion was a major part of life for the Ancestral Puebloans.

D. Drought contributed to the Mississippians moving closer to rivers, whereas drought contributed to violence among the Ancestral Puebloans.

Answer 1

A. The Mississippian people lived in a region with a wet climate, whereas the Ancestral Puebloans lived in a dry climate.

This statement accurately reflects the environmental contexts of both cultures. The Mississippian culture thrived in the river valleys of the Southeastern United States, benefiting from the fertile and moist conditions there. In contrast, the Ancestral Puebloans inhabited the more arid regions of the Southwest, where they adapted to the dry climate.