Some Mississippian societies believed that

A) the members of their communities should not be taxed.
B) in the afterlife, it was advisable for men to have their wives and servants with them.
C) it was necessary to elect chiefs so that they could choose a qualified leader.
D) recreation was not necessary to the well-being of the community.

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Laila Nurul Hanifah · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Mississippian societies, like many other indigenous cultures, had complex beliefs about the afterlife, which often included the idea that aspects of one's earthly life, such as status or relationships, would continue or be relevant after death. This is reflected in burial practices that sometimes included placing items or even individuals, such as wives or servants, with the deceased, indicating a belief that these would be needed or beneficial in the afterlife. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately reflect documented beliefs or practices of Mississippian societies.

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