Exploration Slideshow

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the social structure of the Mississippian society?

• A hierarchical society with a small group of elites and a majority of commoners

• A completely equal society with no leaders

• A society ruled only by warriors

• A society where everyone had the same amount of power

Open Ended

Why do you think the period of European exploration is considered significant in world history?

Multiple Choice

What was the primary reason Mississippian towns were built near rivers?

• For religious ceremonies

• To access trade routes and water resources

• To avoid enemies

• Because of fertile soil for pottery

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a central feature of Mississippian towns?

• Earthen mounds

• Stone castles

• Underground tunnels

• Large pyramids

Open Ended

How did the Mississippians' approach to agriculture differ from that of modern farmers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following crops were part of the 'Three Sisters' grown by the Mississippians?

• Maize (corn)

• Beans

• Squash

• Potatoes

Open Ended

Describe how trade networks benefited Mississippian society. What kinds of goods were exchanged?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a primary cause for the exploration of North America by European nations?

• Religious unity among European nations

• Economic competition between European nations

• Desire to escape from Europe

• Lack of resources in Europe

Open Ended

Compare the motivations of France and Spain for exploring North America. How did their goals differ?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for England to create colonies in North America?

• To support mercantilism

• To seek gold and glory

• To spread Christianity

• To find religious freedom

Multiple Choice

Which European explorer was responsible for starving and killing a large number of American Indians in his quest for God, gold, and glory?

• Jean Ribault

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando DeSoto

• John Cabot

Open Ended

What impact did Hernando DeSoto's exploration have on American Indian culture in Georgia?

Multiple Choice

What were two major impacts of DeSoto's journey on the American Indian culture in southeastern North America?

• Introduction of pigs and devastating diseases

• Discovery of gold and establishment of colonies

• Conversion to Christianity and building of missions

• Introduction of horses and new crops

Multiple Select

Which of the following islands were sites of Spanish missions during the Mission Period?

• Cumberland Island

• St. Catherines Island

• Tybee Island

• Wolf Island

Multiple Choice

DeSoto's failed expedition led to increased exploration and colonization efforts by which two European countries?

• France and Spain

• England and Portugal

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Russia

Open Ended

Based on the map and the information about DeSoto, describe the route of DeSoto's expedition and its significance for European exploration in the southeastern United States.

Open Ended

Explain how the Spanish missions affected the political, economic, and social systems of the American Indians in the Southeast.

Open Ended

How did learning about the Mississippian society help you understand the impact of European exploration on indigenous cultures?

Multiple Choice

What was the main structure of Mississippian society when Europeans arrived in Georgia?

• A chiefdom with a small group of elites and many commoners

• A democracy with equal rights for all

• A monarchy ruled by a single king

• A tribal society with no hierarchy