Round 7: Tossup 15

A culture on this body of water used copper and marine shells to create depictions of a “long-nosed God.” It’s not in the Pacific, but a civilization on this body of water strung beads into a “birdman” motif. Near this body of water’s Southeastern Ceremonial Complex, a ball-and-stick game known as chunkey developed. (15[1]-5[1])A (*) “Woodhenge” along this body of water consisting of timber circles was constructed after the Late Woodland Period. A structure nicknamed “Monks” along this body of water was built by a pre-Columbian civilization that had a massive center at Cahokia. (10[1])For 10 points, name this American river that passes through New Orleans. (10[1])■END■

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