Question

Which of these is the BEST description of the people of the Mississippian Period? A) They were farmers who used simple tools. B) They only hunted and gathered food in small groups. C) They were buffalo hunters who lived along the coast. D) They lived indoors because outside was too dangerous.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) They were farmers who used simple tools.

Explanation:

People living during the Mississippian period were cultivators of crops. They planted their crops in small gardens and used simple tools for farming. Edible plants and crops were grown by them in these gardens. Their simple tools included sticks used to dig, axes made of stones and fire for other purposes. They also relied on hunting and gathering as their source of food.