Question

mounds of history
elizabeth klover
1looking at the elowan indian mounds historic site in georgia is like taking a trip
into history. huge, green mounds sprout up from the grassy earth. the impressive
mounds give visitors a feeling of mystery
2the elowan indian mounds historic site in georgia is one of the most well preserved examples of
native american society in the united states. this historic site is 54 acres of what was once a native
american town.
the mounds
3the elowah indian mounds historic site, located near the elowah river, has six mounds. three of the
mounds—called a, b, and c—are the most famous features of the site. native americans built the
mounds beside two, open plazas. the mounds have four sides and flat tops. native americans used
steps to get to the tops of the mounds. they also built a ditch that served as a protective barrier around
the mounds
4native americans built the mounds for several reasons. they used the mounds as platforms for building,
burial grounds, and areas for religious activities. the main mounds served as the center of the town. the
other members of the town lived scattered for many miles around the mounds
scientific research
5scientists who study ancient cultures discovered much information about the mounds. they believe that
mound a at elowah was reserved for the chief of the area. the chief of the town had his home on the
mound. the other citizens of the town lived around this mound. the closer a person lived to mound a, the
more significant he or she was in the society. mound a reaches about 60 feet high. it is also more than
300 square feet wide at its base. some scientists believe that every time a chief died, a new layer was
added to mound. then, a new house was built on the top.
in paragraph 5 the word significant means
a large.
b elderly.
c scholarly
d important.

Explanation:

The question asks for the meaning of "significant" in paragraph 5. In the context of the text, which discusses the importance of Mound A (reserved for the chief, indicating high status), "significant" here refers to being important.

Answer:

D. important