Prehistoric Georgia and European Exploration Review

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The Mississippian culture was organized into __________________.

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Chiefdoms

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Mississippian homes were made out of clay, sticks and brush. This type of home is called ______________________.

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Wattle and Daub

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Why was mound building an important part of the Mississippian Indian culture?

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Mounds were used for religious ceremonies and burial.

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What was the effect of Hernando de Soto's exploration throughout the southeast?

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The Mississippian Indians died from disease and warfare after contact.

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Who was the 1st European explorer in Georgia?

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Hernando de Soto

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Why were Spanish missions established along the barrier islands?

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To be close to ships and the ocean for trade and protection

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What was the purpose of the Spanish mission system?

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To convert American Indians to Christianity (Catholicism)

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What was the MAIN motivation for European countries to explore and colonize the southeast?

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To gain wealth, land and natural resources

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What immediate impact did contact with European explorers have on the American Indian population?

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The population declined.