Unit 1 Georgia Beginnings - Spanish Exploration

What region did De Soto first explore in Georgia?

• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plain
• Piedmont
• Fall Line

In which part of Georgia were Spanish missions mostly located?

• along the Fall Line
• up the Savannah River
• along the barrier islands (where they built missions)
• in the Okefenokee swamp

What was one impact of Spanish missions on American Indians?

• Some were converted to Catholicism.
• American Indians immigrated to Spain.
• American Indians began to build ships to escape Spanish control. 
• The Spanish angered the American Indians, causing them to ally with De Soto.

What affect did Hernando DeSoto's new world expedition have on Native Americans?

• Native Americans received European medicine and became healthier. 
• Many Native Americans lost their lives due to disease and warfare. 
• Native Americans isolated themselves from the rest of the world.
• Native Americans became wealth by trading with explorers. 

In 1540, if you had met Hernando De Soto's expedition exploring the southeast you would have noticed which of the following?

• Men who were interested in gold and fame
• Men who were interested in setting up colonies
• A large number of explorers searching for silk and spices
• A large number of men trading with Native American's

What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in Georgia?

• to convert American Indians to Catholicism
• to force American Indians to speak Spanish
• to encourage American Indians to use European farming methods
• to learn about American Indian methods of fishing along the barrier islands

What best explains Spain's motivations for exploring the North America?

• to find riches and spread Christianity
• to give a fresh start for Spanish priest
• to establish religious freedom for American Indians
• to protect the local American Indians from enemy tribes