Question
What archaeological evidence taught scholars about the culture of the Mississippians?(1 point)
Responses
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
Responses
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **large earthen mounds built for religious purposes**.
The Mississippian culture is well-known for its large earthen mounds, which were often used for ceremonial and religious purposes, as well as for elite burials and public buildings. These structures provide significant insight into their social organization, spiritual beliefs, and community structure.
The Mississippian culture is well-known for its large earthen mounds, which were often used for ceremonial and religious purposes, as well as for elite burials and public buildings. These structures provide significant insight into their social organization, spiritual beliefs, and community structure.