GA Studies Unit 1.1

What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?

• Religious or ceremonial purposes

• Burial site for soldiers

• Housing for Queens of the tribe

• Storehouse for food

What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

• Slingshot

• Long-barreled shotgun

• Bow and Arrow

• Cannon

How could you describe the Spanish explorers interaction with the Indians they encountered?

• Stayed away from each other out of respect

• Gladly worked together to help both groups gain power

• Many Indians were either enslaved or killed

• They were so spread out, they rarely met

Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando Cortes

• Hernando de Soto

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto"s exploration?

• Find gold

• Set up missions to train Indians to fight

• Begin his own colony with him as leader

• Look for natural resources to send back to England

What region is not in Georgia?

• Rocky Mountains
• Valley and Ridge
• Blue Ridge
• Peidmont

How many states border Georgia?

• 7
• 3
• 49
• 5

What separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains?

• Trip Line
• Fault Line
• Fall Line
• Food Chain

What region is most populated?

• Coastal Plain
• Peidmont
• Valley and Ridge
• Blue Ridge

What ocean borders Georgia?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea