The Secrets of Cahokia

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What made Cahokia unusual compared to other cities at the same time?

Around 35% of the population were from Cahokia

Cahokia attracted thousands of people from other tribes (correct)

Cahokia was a small village on the Mississippi River

Cahokia was as large as London in the 11th century

What was the main reason for the relocation of tribes to Cahokia?

The planners decided to redesign the entire village

Cahokia was as forward-looking and prosperous as European cities

The Mississippians were a diverse group of Native Americans

Something about Cahokia attracted thousands of people (correct)

Which statement best describes the significance of Cahokia?

Cahokia was the largest city in the 11th century

Cahokia was similar to other cities around at the same time

Cahokia was at the heart of ancient society in North America (correct)

Cahokia was a small village on the Mississippi River

Which of the following is a reason why Cahokia is considered impressive to modern imaginations?

The cooperation between residents Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Cahokia around AD 1350?

It was abandoned by its residents Signup and view all the answers

What have archaeologists discovered about human sacrifice in Cahokia?

It was a common practice for religious purposes Signup and view all the answers

Why is the decline of Cahokia considered highly unusual?

There is no evidence, its unknown. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Cahokia was as large as London in the 11th century.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Around 35% of the population in Cahokia were not from Cahokia itself.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The relocation of tribes to Cahokia was a common occurrence in other cities at the same time.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Native Americans at Cahokia used machinery to transport soil for the construction of mounds.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Cahokia was abandoned by its residents around AD 1350.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Human sacrifice was a common practice in Cahokia.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Weapons of war, such as bows, arrows, and swords, have been found in Cahokia.

False Signup and view all the answers

Archaeologists working on the site have found enough evidence over the past fifty years to conclude that, at a certain time, around 35% of the population were not from Cahokia at all; it seems that many of the tribes that lived all along the Mississippi River at some point began to ______ to Cahokia.

relocate Signup and view all the answers

[Blank], cosmopolitan and ahead of its time, Cahokia was at the heart of ancient society in North America; an ancestor of today's capital cities.

Sophisticated Signup and view all the answers

These researchers have been unable to find more than a handful of other examples of such ______ of tribes, but they do know that something about Cahokia attracted thousands of people to this regional center.

relocation Signup and view all the answers

The Native Americans at Cahokia used their bare hands and woven baskets to ______ and carry the soil from the surrounding regions back to their city in-waiting.

dig up Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why Cahokia is considered impressive to modern imaginations?

Cahokia was at the heart of ancient society in North America; an ancestor of today's capital cities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the relocation of tribes to Cahokia?

The main reason for the relocation of tribes to Cahokia is not mentioned in the passage. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contributed to the growth of Cahokia as a major population center?

The redesign of the village, transportation of soil to create mounds, and the construction of a vast urban environment. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the decline of Cahokia considered an enigma?

There is no single piece of evidence that conclusively explains why the residents left the city. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence of human sacrifice has been found in Cahokia?

Mass graves containing the bodies of hundreds of people, mostly young women. Signup and view all the answers

Why do researchers believe that Cahokia's decline cannot be attributed to factors such as disease or colonization?

There is no evidence of weapons of war buried deep underground or the presence of European invasion. Signup and view all the answers

The Secrets of Cahokia

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What made Cahokia unusual compared to other cities at the same time?

What was the main reason for the relocation of tribes to Cahokia?

Which statement best describes the significance of Cahokia?

Which of the following is a reason why Cahokia is considered impressive to modern imaginations?

What happened to Cahokia around AD 1350?

What have archaeologists discovered about human sacrifice in Cahokia?

Why is the decline of Cahokia considered highly unusual?

True or false: Cahokia was as large as London in the 11th century.

True or false: Around 35% of the population in Cahokia were not from Cahokia itself.

True or false: The relocation of tribes to Cahokia was a common occurrence in other cities at the same time.

True or false: The Native Americans at Cahokia used machinery to transport soil for the construction of mounds.

True or false: Cahokia was abandoned by its residents around AD 1350.

True or false: Human sacrifice was a common practice in Cahokia.

True or false: Weapons of war, such as bows, arrows, and swords, have been found in Cahokia.

[Blank], cosmopolitan and ahead of its time, Cahokia was at the heart of ancient society in North America; an ancestor of today's capital cities.

These researchers have been unable to find more than a handful of other examples of such ______ of tribes, but they do know that something about Cahokia attracted thousands of people to this regional center.

The Native Americans at Cahokia used their bare hands and woven baskets to ______ and carry the soil from the surrounding regions back to their city in-waiting.

What is one reason why Cahokia is considered impressive to modern imaginations?

What was the main reason for the relocation of tribes to Cahokia?

What factors contributed to the growth of Cahokia as a major population center?

Why is the decline of Cahokia considered an enigma?

What evidence of human sacrifice has been found in Cahokia?

Why do researchers believe that Cahokia's decline cannot be attributed to factors such as disease or colonization?

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