Exploration & Settlement in GA

Exploration & Settlement in GA

The Impact on the American Indians

Open Ended

How would you like it if a stranger walked into your home and claim it as his own? What would you do? Be specific.

Fill in the Blank

During this time period, the predominant religion was in Europe was _____________ in particular _____________.

Multiple Choice

Name the (2) reasons the Spanish came to the new world.

• Spread racism and riches

• spread wealth and gold

• spread religion and look for wealth

• spread diseases and take gold

Multiple Choice

Which is a reason the Spanish began settlements in North America?

• convert Native Americans to Christianity

• protect trade routes between Mexico and China

• discourage settlement by English and French Protestants

• capture Native Americans to use as slaves in South America

Fill in the Blank

•Over time, the Spanish traveled to some of Georgia’s other _______________ , such as St Simons, Cumberland, and Sapelo, and established more posts.

Multiple Choice

How did European exploration and settlement affect American Indians?

• American Indians became an essential part of European society.

• They suffered a population decrease due to conflict and disease.

• They gained wealth by aiding explorers in search of gold.

• They finally learned the skills required to rule themselves.

• Their cultural practices changed, sometimes involuntarily.

Multiple Choice

What long-term change for American Indian groups in Georgia was caused by conflict with European settlers?

• increase in territory

• decline in population

• beginning of peaceful times

• preservation of traditional lifestyles

Multiple Choice

Which answer is NOT a result of European settlement in North America on American Indian culture?

• Many Native Americans converted to a new religion.

• Native Americans allied themselves with various European groups.

• Many Native Americans became ill from newly introduced diseases.

• Native American cultures migrated to Europe.