Chapter 9: Louisiana sites Flashcards

1
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what are the two significant sites. in Louisiana?

A

Watson Brake and Poverty Point

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2
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Watson Brake dates to when?

A

5,200 years ago

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3
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What is Watson Brake like?

A

mounds, which form a oval connected

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4
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Was there water in Watson Brake?

A

No, there was no water, they had to bring their own resources

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5
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Poverty points dates to when?

A

3,500 bp

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6
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What is Poverty Point like?

A

mounds of six semi-circles, shape of a c

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7
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what was the talent mount in Poverty Point?

A

70 feet tall

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