Why Was Cahokia Significant

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why was Cahokia significant?

• A) Cahokia was the center of Mayan culture.
• B) Cahokia was a large metropolis on the Mississippi River that built its economy on river-borne trade.
• C) Cahokia was the largest city in the Maya empire and contains pyramids similar to those found in Egypt.
• D) Cahokia was a mythical city where many Indians believed life in North America began.
• E) Cahokia was a large city located in present-day Mexico that served as the main trading center for the entire area.

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Capable of detecting or responding to slight changes, signals, or influences.

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A relationship between two living organisms where one benefits without harming the other.