This culture, whose agriculture was centered on crops called the (*) "Three Sisters" is considered to have been preserved the longest by the Natchez people.
Small masks from this culture frequently depict the so-called "long-nosed god." It's not from Easter Island, but the "Birdman" is a frequent motif on artifacts from this culture in the Braden style. This culture originated a game in which people threw spears at disc-shaped stones, a game called chunkey. Cyrus Thomas debunked the idea that this culture's major monuments, such as ones at Nodena and Castalian Springs, were built by non-indigenous peoples. This culture, whose agriculture was centered on crops called the (*) "Three Sisters" is considered to have been preserved the longest by the Natchez people. The huge mounds constructed by this corn, beans, and squash-growing culture are exemplified by ones at Cahokia. For 10 points, identify this Native American culture named for a major river.
Small masks from this culture frequently depict the so-called "long-nosed god.
Mississippian culture [or Mississippi culture]