The Mississippian Period: Go to and read Chuck Smith's web page entitled "An Introduction to North America's Native People: The Mississippian Period".

1		What are the dates for the Mississippian Period? What are the important archaeological sites mentioned on this web page? Where are these archaeological sites located?
2		What are the major characteristics of the groups that lived during the Mississippian Period?
3		What kinds of the monumental structures that were constructed during this period?
4		What kinds of foods were eaten during the Mississippian Period?
5		What kind of sociopolitical organization characterized the Mississippian Period? What evidence is used to support these claims?
6		What happened to the groups that lived during the Mississippian Period?

Read the Mesa Community College page on "A Look at a Bigman: Bougainville" and their "Rules for a Bigman".

7		Where is Bouganville? What is the environment like? What are the main sources of food?
8		What is a mumi? How does one become a mumi? What role do feasts play in determining who is a mumi? How important are friends and family for an aspiring mumi?
9		What other statuses exist in Bougaville society for men?
10		After reading the rules for a bigman, does the life of a bigman appear to be a life of leisure or does it involve a lot of work?