Question

Early European interacted with Native American tribes that created large towns near rivers that featured central plazas, homes on top of large mounds and defense structures (palisades, guard towers and moats). Thestructures were dedicated to religious and social activity, some were even used as burial mounds. Which Native American culture is being described here

Answer 1

Mississippian Indians.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Mississippian Indians were a group of Native Americans that inhibited the modern state of Tennessee around 1,000 A.D. to 1,500 A.D.
• They were a large group of Native Americans and were one of the most advanced ancient group in the region. They were most commonly known for building large ceremonial mounds and fortified structures around their towns.
• The structures were dedicated to religious and social activity while some were used as burial mounds.