Question

the mississippians were considered to be horticulturalists, which means they were
a) native americans
b) hostile to non - mississippians
c) people who relied on hunting and gathering
d) people who grew plants, fruits, and vegetable

Explanation:

The term "horticulturalists" refers to people who engage in the cultivation of plants, fruits, and vegetables. Option A is too general as it just says Native Americans without specifying the horticultural aspect. Option B about hostility is not related to the meaning of horticulturalists. Option C about hunting and gathering is a different subsistence strategy than horticulture.

Answer:

D. people who grew plants, fruits, and vegetables