BCMS GMAS Review H1

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How were the towns of the Mississippian American Indians in Georgia designed?

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Cities built near rivers with mounds and residential homes around a central plaza; surrounded by defensive structures called palisades.

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Mississippian American Indians lived in _________.

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large villages organized into chiefdom societies

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What best describes the economy of Mississippian American Indians? Options: Limited to local hunting and gathering near the rivers and lakes, Focused on industrial activities and less on agriculture., Connected by a widespread trade network for exchanging goods., Simple barter systems only in each village.

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Connected by a widespread trade network for exchanging goods.

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What are the MAIN features of the lifestyle and technology of the Mississippian American Indians?

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Farming, earthen mounds, and tools like bows and spears

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A Spanish explorer and conquistador who explored Georgia searching for wealth, sparking conflict with American Indians, whom they exploited and enslaved.

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Hernando de Soto

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Why did the Spanish explore the New World?

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Wealth and Converting Natives to Christianity

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Why did the British explore the New World?

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Mercantilism and establish colonies

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What was the primary purpose of the missions established by the Spanish on the barrier islands?

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

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What were Spanish Missions?

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Places of worship set up to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Where were the Spanish Missions built?

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Barrier Islands