They had mixed agricultural and hunter-gatherer economies that favored the development of permanent villages. (Answer A) is best describes characterizes Mississippian societies. The Mississippian culture was a Native American civilization around 800 to 1600.
EXPLANATION
Mississippian built a series of urban settlements and satellite cities (suburbs) connected through a free trade network. is Cahokia is the largest city, believed to be the center of religion.
The Mississippi period is chronologically divided into three stages:
The Early Mississippi period occurred around 800-1200 AD. In this period they were in transition to leave the lifestyle of the Late Woodland period. They began to leave tribal life towards complexity, centralization, sedentism, and agriculture. The production of surplus corn is the main attraction in forming a concentrated population.
The Middle Mississippi period between 1200 and 1400, was the height of the glory of the Mississippi era. Metropolis cities developed rapidly, the appointment of the head of the city, and the development of art and symbolism which is successfully made the characteristics of this period.
The Late Mississippi Period occurred between 1400-1600. This period was marked by an increasing conflict for territory (war), political turmoil, and dissatisfied mass movements. Cahokia finally collapsed at the beginning of this period. The population is expected to migrate to other cities that are safer.
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KEYWORD: agricultural, hunter-gatherer economies, Cohokia, Mississippian, the stages of the Mississippi period
Subject: Social Studies
Class: 10-12
Subchapter: Mississippian
