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What is the chronology of Mississippian culture?
The Mississippi stage is usually divided into three or more chronological periods. Each period is an arbitrary historical distinction varying regionally.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Mississippian culture article besides its chronology?
The Mississippi period should not be confused with the Mississippian culture. The Mississippi period is the chronological stage, while Mississippian culture refers to the cultural similarities that characterize this society.
What exactly is the chronology of Mississipian culture?
The Early Mississippi period (1000–1200 CE) had just transitioned from the Late Woodland period way of life (500–1000).
The Early Mississipi period transitioned to what?
The Early Mississippi period (1000–1200 CE) had just transitioned from the Late Woodland period way of life (500–1000).

Question: To what, though?
Self-contained rewrite: The Early Mississippi period transitioned to what, though?