American Indians in Georgia

How was Mississippian society organized by the sixteenth century?

• by states

• by chiefdoms

• by tribes

• by cities

Which structures were generally considered the center of the village life in the Mississippian Period?

• mounds

• corn fields

• cookhouses

• trading posts

In addition to squash, what other food crops made up the Three Sisters?

• peppers and corn

• potatoes and beans

• beans and peas

• corn and beans

Which of the following was a major focus of the Mississippian belief system?

• physical connections

• an anointed leader

• a single diety

• spiritual connections

Who controlled the distribution of agricultural products within a Mississippian community?

• the chief

• the head of each household

• individual farmers and gatherers

• individual trade merchants

What kind of weapons did Mississippians in the Southeast use in battle?

• canon

• war club

• gun

• bow and arrow

• sword

Which of the following goods were commonly traded among Mississippians?

• gunpowder and flint

• corn and beans

• wood and cotton

• clay and salt

What made the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia attractive to Spanish settlers?

• These islands housed large groups of American Indians.

• These islands were easier for ships to access than the mainland.

• These islands were where missions were found.

• These islands contained large amounts of gold, spices, and copper.

Which of the following was a reasons for British interest in the southeastern area of North America?

• They wanted to help American Indians rule themselves.

• They wanted to convert American Indians.

• They wanted to move their government to the Americas.

• They wanted to help Spain expand its power.

How did Hernando de Soto impact the American Indian groups he encountered?

• They were able to become a greater part of European society.

• They gained wealth by aiding de Soto's party.

• They suffered a decrease in their population.

• They learned skills to rule themselves.