Mississippian Indians & European Contact

Who was the first explorer to enter present day Georgia?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Jean Ribault

• John Cabot

Which Native American group existed in Georgia when the Spanish began to explore?

• Paleo

• Archaic

• Woodland

• Mississippian

What was the 2nd purpose of Spanish Missions?

• Establish trade with Spain

• Covert Native Americans to Christianity

• Claim land for Spain

• Provide protection for European settlers

Why was Hernando DeSoto's expedition considered a failure?

• Traveled in the wrong direction

• Never found GOLD

• His men died of diseases

• Died before the expedition was finished

What was the main purpose of English exploration and colonization?

• To find gold & riches

• to establish mercantilism

• to spread Christianity

• to begin a new life

What were the reasons for Spanish exploration? Select all that apply

• religion & gold

• to establish mercantilism

• to kill Native Americans

• opportunity & religious freedom

Which country was NOT a major colonizer of North America?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

Where did de Soto travel in present day United States?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

After the near destruction of the Mississippian culture, what two tribes did they organize themselves into?

• Creek and Chicksaw

• Cherokee & Oconee

• Creek and Cherokee

• Cherokee & Seminole

Where were most Spanish missions in Georgia located?

• In the Appalachian Mountains

• On the Georgia/Florida Border

• In the middle of the state

• On the Barrier Islands