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What happened to the Mound Builders?
The Mound Builders were various groups of prehistoric inhabitants of North America who built mounds. The mounds of North America, according to archaeological research, were built over a long period of time, about 5,000 years, by different types of societies. Mound Builder or Mound People is also a general term referring to the Native North American peoples who constructed various styles of earthen mounds. In the eastern US, these included the Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian cultures. http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/science/mound-builders.html
Who were the mississippian Indians?
the Mississippian Indians made the biggest evolution of them all they started to build permanent homes and they had lots of free time they even made jewelry they also started agriculture
What is the Mississippian Indians weapons?
spears
Why did these builder mound?
my answer is builders mound
Where is the serpent mound located?
Ohio the serpent mound is located in Ohio.
What is the mississippian?
the mississippians are mound builders and they are the last of the mound builders in the usa
Whart types of food did the mississippian mound builders eat?
The Mississippi Mound Builders ate foods such as berries, nuts, and mushrooms from the area. They also ate deer, and fish.
What is the first group of Indians to build mounds probably for special ceremonies?
The Mound Builders who were Adena and Hopewell and Mississippian.
Where did the mississippian period get its name?
The Mississippian period is named after the Mississippi River, where the culture and civilization of this time period flourished in North America. This era is known for its mound-building societies that thrived along the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
What is the second largest Indian mound in the U S?
The second largest Indian mound in the U.S. is Monks Mound, located at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as Cahokia Mounds and was created by the Mississippian culture between 900-1200 AD.
Did mound builders use canals?
Yes, some mound builders, particularly the Mississippian culture, utilized canals as part of their agricultural and settlement systems. These canals helped manage water for irrigation and transportation, facilitating trade and movement between communities. The construction of these waterways reflects the advanced engineering and societal organization of the mound-building cultures.
Which group of Mound builders constructed the first cities in north America?
The Mississippian culture of Mound builders were responsible for constructing the first cities in North America. They built large, mound structures in present-day Midwest and Southeastern United States between 800 and 1600 AD. These cities were sophisticated urban centers with plazas, temples, and residences.
Why did the mound builders disappear?
Archaeologist believe that internal conflict and infighting with tribal factions in the Mississippian society led to its downfall.
What is the largest mound in Cahokia?
The largest mound in Cahokia is Monks Mound, which is the biggest prehistoric earthen structure in North America. It stands about 100 feet tall and covers an area of approximately 14 acres. Monks Mound is believed to have been a central ceremonial and political site for the ancient Mississippian culture that thrived in Cahokia around 600 AD to 1400 AD. Its impressive size and complexity reflect the sophisticated society that constructed it.
Did the Cherokees come from the North?
Generally speaking the Cherokee were decedents of the Mound Builder culture, sometimes called the Mississippian culture. It is not clear, or definable, that they moved from or to the area of the country where they were 'discovered' by European settlers.
When were the mississippians around?
The Mississippian culture existed between approximately 800 AD and 1600 AD in what is now the southeastern United States. They were known for their mound-building societies and agriculture-based economy.
What were the dates of the Mississippian Period?
The Mississippian Period is generally defined as occurring from around 800 CE to 1600 CE. This period is characterized by the development of complex societies in the southeastern United States, marked by the construction of mound complexes and the establishment of extensive trade networks. It is part of the larger Woodland cultural tradition and precedes European contact.
