Question

choose the best description for how mississippian indians provided food for the tribe. * 1 point the mississippian indians were initially known as farmers. as their population grew, they moved into large scale agriculture. the mississippian indians were initially known to hunt deer and buffalo. the tribe eventually hunted both animals to near extinction so had to find alternative sources of meat. the mississippian indians were primarily known as gatherers. with a rich forest environment, the tribe had little need for gardening.

Explanation:

The Mississippian Indians were farmers. They started with small - scale farming and as their population increased, they transitioned to large - scale agriculture. Hunting deer and buffalo to near - extinction is not a well - supported historical claim for their main food - provision method. Also, being primarily gatherers with little need for gardening is incorrect as agriculture was a significant part of their food - getting strategy.

Answer:

The Mississippian Indians were initially known as farmers. As their population grew, they moved into large scale agriculture.