Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Native American societies during the
Mississippian period?SS8H1c
a. walled settlements with a complex political organization
b. leisure activities such as tattooing, jeweled body decorations and smoking
c. simple writing systems for recording important traditions and events
d. large temple mounds for ceremonies
To determine which of the characteristics was NOT a characteristic of Native American societies during the Mississippian period, we need to examine the characteristics one by one and eliminate the one that does not belong.
a. Walled settlements with a complex political organization: During the Mississippian period, Native American societies constructed walled settlements and had a complex political organization. This characteristic was indeed present during that time.
b. Leisure activities such as tattooing, jeweled body decorations and smoking: Native American cultures during the Mississippian period did engage in leisure activities such as tattooing, wearing jeweled body decorations, and smoking. This was a characteristic of their societies.
c. Simple writing systems for recording important traditions and events: The Mississippian Native American societies did not develop a writing system like some other ancient civilizations. They relied mainly on oral traditions and did not have a system of writing to record their important traditions and events. Therefore, this characteristic was NOT present during the Mississippian period.
d. Large temple mounds for ceremonies: Native American cultures during the Mississippian period did indeed construct large temple mounds for ceremonies. This was a significant characteristic of their societies.
Based on this analysis, the answer is c. Simple writing systems for recording important traditions and events.