Native American groups from the Ohio Valley spread certain rituals down to Georgia during the Woodland period. The rock piles and earth mounds in Georgia that date to the Woodland period are likely A) dams. B) missions. C) burial mounds. D) food storage areas.
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C) burial mounds.
During the Woodland period, Native American groups built mounds for various purposes, including burial, ceremonial, and sometimes residential. These mounds were significant in their spiritual and cultural practices. The earth mounds found in Georgia from this period are typically associated with burial practices, where they were used to inter members of the society, often with various grave goods which could include tools, pottery, and personal items. These mounds could range from small to quite large and often became central features of the associated communities.