Which of the following statements is true about the native Americans during the Mississippian Period?

The Mississippian Period, which lasted from approximately 800 AD to 1600 AD, was marked by significant developments in the social, political, and economic structures of Native American societies in the southeastern United States, including Georgia. The statement about the reliance on agriculture leading to permanent settlements is accurate because during this period, Native Americans began cultivating crops such as maize (corn), beans, and squash. This agricultural practice provided a stable food supply that allowed them to establish permanent villages rather than being nomadic.

The rise of agriculture also enabled the development of complex societies with hierarchical political structures, as well as trade networks that spanned large distances. The surplus of food from farming supported larger populations and led to the construction of more complex structures, such as mounds used for ceremonial purposes and as platforms for important buildings.

In contrast to this, the other statements do not accurately reflect the lifestyle of Native Americans during the Mississippian Period. For instance, they did not primarily live in caves, as their settlements were often in open areas conducive to agriculture. Similarly, they were not predominantly migratory tribes following animal herds, since the shift towards agriculture made a nomadic lifestyle less necessary. Lastly, while there were some interactions between tribes, they