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What is the significance of the Mounds culture in pre-colonial North America?
What is the significance of the Mounds culture in pre-colonial North America?
- It suggested continuous occupation and substantial population (correct)
- It was primarily an agricultural society
- It focused on maritime trade and exploration
- It had no significant impact on urbanization
What characterized the Mississippian Culture's city of Cahokia?
What characterized the Mississippian Culture's city of Cahokia?
- A planned layout with a Grand Plaza and residential areas (correct)
- A focus on military fortifications and defense
- A lack of centralized ceremonial precinct
- An emphasis on nomadic lifestyle
What characterized the early North American cities before European arrival?
What characterized the early North American cities before European arrival?
- They had no significant urban culture
- They were primarily influenced by European architectural styles
- They were mainly located in the eastern part of the United States
- They were founded at least 1,500 to 2,000 years before Europeans arrived (correct)
What was the significance of the log palisade wall and guard towers in Cahokia?
What was the significance of the log palisade wall and guard towers in Cahokia?
What role did the spectre of empire and colonization play in early urbanization in Canada?
What role did the spectre of empire and colonization play in early urbanization in Canada?