Georgia Studies: Exploration and Colonization

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Europe is a ______________ that includes countries like Spain, England, and France.

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continent

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America was first known as the ______________ to Europeans.

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New World

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The area in blue was colonized by which country? Options: France, Spain, England, Dutch

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Spain

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The area in yellow was colonized by which country? Options: France, Spain, England, Dutch

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England

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Which country dedicated the most amount of time to converting indigenous people (Indians) to Christianity? Options: France, Spain, England, Dutch

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Spain

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The main crops grown by the Mississippians were...
Options: Rice, wheat, corn; Beans, wheat, fruit; Corn, beans, squash; Squash, maize, rice

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Corn, beans, squash

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In the Mississippian culture, what were mounds for?

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To bury tribal leaders, social events and religious ceremonies

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Which Indian group was the first to meet European explorers? Options: Mississippians, Paleo Indians, Archaic Indians, Woodland Indians

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Mississippians

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What types of shelters did most Mississippians live in?

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Round huts made of sticks and mud

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True or False: De Soto did NOT enslave native people.

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False