Who were they?
Who were the Mound Builders?
Native Americans
What did the Mound Builders carry earth in?
Baskets
What shape were some mounds?
Cones
What were some mounds used for?
To bury the dead
Which paragraph explains how the mounds were built?
Paragraph 1
Where did the Mound Builders live?
Near the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
What did they use to pile up the earth?
Their hands
What are two other shapes mentioned?
Circles and squares
What were flat-top mounds used for?
Homes
Which paragraph describes cone-shaped mounds?
Paragraph 2
What were the people known as who built the mounds?
The Mound Builders
What did they create by piling up earth?
Mounds
What is one animal shape mentioned?
A snake
What were some mounds part of?
A large, powerful city
Which paragraph talks about circles or squares?
Paragraph 3
About how long ago were some of the mounds built?
About 2,000 years ago
What was the first step in building the mounds?
Carrying earth in baskets
About how tall is one of the highest mounds?
Almost 70 feet tall
Why might people build homes on mounds?
For protection or space (acceptable inference)
Which paragraph describes animal-shaped mounds?
Paragraph 4
What does the text mainly explain about the Mound Builders?
Who they were and what they built (central idea)
Why does the author explain how the mounds were built?
To show the hard work and process of building them
How long is the snake-shaped mound?
About 1,300 feet long
What does this show about the Mound Builders’ society?
They were organized and built communities
Which paragraph explains flat-top mounds and their use?
Paragraph 5