1.
How many years ago did people live at Poverty Point?
People lived in Poverty Point centuries ago.
2.
Did the builders of Poverty Point have access to domestic animals or wheeled carts while
building?
The builders of Poverty Point actually had both domestic animals and wheeled carts while
they were during their building
.
3.
Approximately how many cubic yards of soil were used to create these landscapes?
Nearly 2 million cubic yards of soil were used to create Poverty Points landscapes.
4.
In which year was this unique archaeological site designated as a National Historical Landmark?
The year 1962 is when the archaeological site was designated as a National Historical
Landmark.
5.
Did the inhabitants who lived at Poverty Point leave any written records?
There were NO written records made by the inhabitants who lived in Poverty Point.
6.
Was the purpose of Poverty Point to serve as burial mounds?
The purpose of Poverty Point was NOT to serve as burial mounds.
7.
Based on what archaeologists have found there, what are two things that allowed the people to
provide for themselves? (2)
Animals and Plants are what allowed people to provide for themselves.
8.
What can we conclude about the inhabitants, based on the 78 tons of stone and minerals
discovered there on the Macon Ridge?
Based on the discovery at Macon Ridge it was found that the site was once at the center of a
huge trade network
9.
Do we know why Poverty Point was abandoned around 1100 BC?
To this day nobody knows why Poverty Point was abandoned
.
10.
What is the common name for Mound A and how does it compare to other North American
mounds in terms of size? (2)
The common name for Mound A is Bird Mound. Bird Mound measures 4 to 6 feet high in
places, have an outside diameter of three-quarters of a mile apart.
11.
What have archaeologists assumed the mounds of Poverty Point were supposed to symbolize?
Although some are used to elevate special buildings or temples, archaeologists have assumed
that the mounds of Poverty Point symbolize power and wealth.
12.
What are post molds?
