MS Studies 1
one way Native Mississippians fished, diving below the surface and reaching into sunken, hollowed-out logs to grab large fish
grabbling
On average how many tornadoes happen across the state of MS?
24
O degree line measures east to west north to south
Equator
What were the indians main popular sport that was very violent and had nearly 300 players on each side?
Stickball
Precise location on Earth's surface?
Absolute Location
The long, dangerous journey killed so many Indians that it eventually became known as the?
Trial of Tears
The dominant southeastern Indian language was?
Muskhogean
How many reservoirs are in Mississippi?
6
Which MS native American tribe is known for being fierce warriors
Choctaw
Vast, long period of time.
Eon
59 inches
Number of counties in MS
82
Richest Native American tribe in MS
Natchez Indians
the animal life of a particular area
fauna
The time from its establishment as an American territory in 1798 to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.
Antebellum Period
The most prominent tribes in MS
Natchez, Choctaw, and Chickasaw
What was the major historical flood that took place in MS?
The Great Flood of 1927
worst natural disaster in US history
Hurricane Katrina
In 1926, the first what was discovered in Mississippi?
Oil Field
Indian word for corn.
Maize
Warrior Native Americans
Choctaw
0 degree line that measures north to west
Prime Meridian
13th longest river in the world
MS River
Animal domesticated in North MS
Pig
Imaginary line that runs from North pole to South pole
Prime Meridian
Number of cities/towns that make up Hinds County.
8
Average number of soil areas in MS
12
Most productive soil
Black Silk Soil
Father of Soil Science
Eugene Woldemar Hilgard
Highest category of a hurricane
Category 5