Mississippian Indians and European Exploration

Which pre-historic American Indian group was living in Georgia at the time of European exploration?

• Cherokee

• Ocmulgee

• Mississipian

• Woodland

What religion did the Spanish want to convert the Indians to?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

The Spanish wanted to explore Georgia for Gold, Glory, and

• Guns

• Land

• God

• Genesis

Which best describes the homes of Mississipian Indians

• Teepees

• Wattle and daub

• In caves

• In open fields

Mississipian Indians lived in settlements with

• 4 or 5 families

• Thousands of people

• about 500 people

• about 250 people

Which of the following is NOT a reason for British exploration in North America?

• Economic opportunity

• land

• religious freedon

• agriculture

Our knowledge of the Mississippian Indian Culture comes from

• written records left by individuals

• artifacts

• drawings and illustrations left on trees and in caves

Hernando De Soto was an explorer from which country?

• Britain

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

Mississippian Indians were best know for

• their weapons for hunting

• large scale farming

• trading

• their small communities

Which country eventually established the 13 colonies in North America?

• France

• Britain

• Spain