Answer:
C. simple writing systems for recording important traditions and events.
Explanation:
The characteristic of Native American societies during the Mississippian Period were:
• walled settlements with a complex political organization
• leisure activities such as tattooing, making arts and crafts, and smoking.
• large temple mounds for ceremonies
Therefore, from the options given, the option which is not a characteristic of Native American societies during the Mississippian Period is "simple writing systems for recording important traditions and events".
