Why did the Hopewell build mounds?

Answer 1

The various cultures collectively termed "Mound Builders" were inhabitants of North America who, during a 5,000-year period, constructed various styles of earthen mounds for religious, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential purposes.

Answer 2

Mounds were build as a part of spiritual ritual. Today many would consider the mounds, one example being the Serpent mound located in Ohio as art. But, art during the time that most of these mounds were formed was not made for art sake it was used for spiritual means ans solstice worship. Another example of a mound is in Louisiana (named Poverty Point).

Answer 3

the purpos of the mound builders was to build religious ceremonial places

Answer 4

One purpose is a burial place for inportant cheifs

Answer 5

because the adena people buried their dead in earthen mounds

Answer 6

Because that was their thing that they were good at:)

Answer 7

for burial mounds and for burial homes