Read-Think-Write: Etowah Mounds

Question

Click here to learn about the Etowah Mounds. Click on each of the 6 locations on the map and read through the information.

Watch the Etowah Mounds video.

After you have read through the information on the Etowah Mounds map and watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words).

Question 1
Why do you think Georgia’s Native Americans built the Etowah Mounds? What were they used for? (3 points) write this on a 8th grader level keep it short and sweet.

Answer 1

Georgia’s Native Americans built the Etowah Mounds for several important reasons. Firstly, the mounds served as burial sites for important leaders and community members, highlighting their significance in society. Secondly, the mounds were used for religious and ceremonial purposes, acting as a central place for gatherings and rituals. Additionally, their large size and impressive structure likely demonstrated the power and organization of the community, making the mounds a symbol of social status and cultural identity.