Question

Which of the following weapons was not available for use by the Mississippian people until after contact with Europeans?

Answer 1

Answer: D) Musket

Explanation:

Muskets are a type of gun and so were not available to Native Americans before contact with the Europeans who they were able to buy or capture them from. The Natives became quite adept at using muskets and other guns available at the time.

Before the Europeans the Mississippian people used a variety of weapons including tomahawks, Bows and Arrows and spears. These were used both to hunt and fight.