Question

i find they account after death to go into another world pointing eastward to the element, and when they saw us at prayer they observed us with great silence and respect, especially those to whom i had imparted the meaning of our reverence. according to the excerpt, how did the mississippian indians react to the europeans prayer? they responded in confusion. they watched quietly and respectfully. they began to recite their own prayer. they tried to copy it and speak the words.

Explanation:

The text states "when they saw us at prayer they observed us with great silence and respect", which directly supports this answer.

Answer:

They watched quietly and respectfully.