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Artist's conception of the city of Cahokia, near modern-day St. Louis. At its peak around 1100 CE, Cahokia had 20,000 residents. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Based on the evidence of Cahokia, which of the following might historians conclude about the Mississippian peoples?
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Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
A
They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
(Choice B) They were deeply religious, worshiping a diverse pantheon of gods.
B
They were deeply religious, worshiping a diverse pantheon of gods.
(Choice C) They depended on fishing for their main source of food.
C
They depended on fishing for their main source of food.
(Choice D) They rarely went to war with other tribes, which gave them time to focus on art and music.
D
They rarely went to war with other tribes, which gave them time to focus on art and music.
Based on the evidence of Cahokia, which of the following might historians conclude about the Mississippian peoples?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
A
They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
(Choice B) They were deeply religious, worshiping a diverse pantheon of gods.
B
They were deeply religious, worshiping a diverse pantheon of gods.
(Choice C) They depended on fishing for their main source of food.
C
They depended on fishing for their main source of food.
(Choice D) They rarely went to war with other tribes, which gave them time to focus on art and music.
D
They rarely went to war with other tribes, which gave them time to focus on art and music.
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Based on the evidence of Cahokia and its status as a large, complex urban center, historians might conclude:
**(Choice A)** They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
Cahokia's large population and monumental architecture, such as mounds and other structures, suggest a high level of social organization and cooperative effort among its residents.
**(Choice A)** They had significant social organization, which allowed them to coordinate the construction of large buildings.
Cahokia's large population and monumental architecture, such as mounds and other structures, suggest a high level of social organization and cooperative effort among its residents.