SS8H1 Prehistoric American Indians and Exploration

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American Indians have lived on the North American continent since around 10,000 BCE. How do we know about their lifestyle and culture?

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American Indians left behind artifacts that have helped us understand how they lived.

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How did the ice age contribute to human migration to the Americas?

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By exposing a land bridge known as Beringia

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Which of the following resulted in the Mississippian being able to make permanent settlements? The Indians had abundant large game. The Indians followed herds of large game. The Indians began to grow crops. The Indians banded together for protection.

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The Indians began to grow crops.

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Which of the following best describes where and how the Mississippian lived? They were nomadic and traveled around searching for food. They built small settlements along the Appalachian Mts. Small families claimed land and developed large plantations on the barrier islands. They lived throughout the southeast in large towns near rivers with mounds for religious or social gatherings.

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They lived throughout the southeast in large towns near rivers with mounds for religious or social gatherings.

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Which of the following describes the social and political structure of the Mississippian society? They had no political or social structure which led to chaos., They lived in chiefdoms with a small number of people holding all the power., They elected leaders every four years., They elected leaders every time there was a solar eclipse.

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They lived in chiefdoms with a small number of people holding all the power.

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The Mississippian period was from approximately 800 A.D. to 1600 A.D.

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True

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During the Mississippian period, Native Americans lived throughout the Southeast. They lived in teepees and moved in search of food. True or False?

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False

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Hernando De Soto can BEST be described by which of the following statements? He was a Spanish missionary who established missions along Georgia’s barrier islands. He was the first Spanish explorer to enter Georgia in search of gold and glory. He was a conquistador who defeated the Aztecs in Mexico and inspired future Spaniards to explore places like Georgia. He established a Spanish colony in Georgia

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He was the first Spanish explorer to enter Georgia in search of gold and glory.

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Which reason best explains why De Soto’s expedition is considered a failure?

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De Soto never found any gold or riches.

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What impact did Hernando De Soto’s expedition into Georgia have on Native Americans?

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devastating- because de Soto’s forces often killed Native Americans in violent confrontations and brought deadly diseases like smallpox