SS8H1 Formative Assessment Note Check

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Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter?

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Large permanent settlements set up around farms

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What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?

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Religious or ceremonial purposes

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What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

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Bow and Arrow

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Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life?

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Large Chiefdoms engaged in trade with people near them

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How could you describe the Spanish explorers interaction with the Indians they encountered?

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Many Indians were either enslaved or killed

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Which statement would best describe Spain's interest in the New World? Options: Look for Gold thought to be abundant in the New World, Spread the Catholic faith and gain influence, Expand their empire to include more land and subjects, All of the above

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All of the above

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What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?

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Convert the local natives to the Catholic faith

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Why do we call the time before European contact the "Prehistoric" period?

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No written records were kept by Indians

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Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?

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Hernando de Soto

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What was the most devastating effect of European contact with Natives in the New World?

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Diseases like small pox