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DeSoto in Georgia

Authored by Mr. Lively

Social Studies, History

8th Grade

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DeSoto in Georgia
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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Name three reasons why Spain competed with Great Britain for territory in the New World?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

Baptist Religion

Texan Religion

Puritan Religion

Catholic Religion

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some of the diseases Europeans brought to the Indians (choose ALL correct answers)

Measles

Small Pox

Flu

Tuberculosis

Chicken Pox

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?

De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians.

De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe to the area.

De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.

De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?

Spain wanted to colonize and England wanted to take home wealth and riches.

Spain wanted to send prisoners to North America and England wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.

Spain wanted the fur trade business and England wanted to bring glory to King George.

Spain wanted to convert Indians to Christianity and find gold/riches, while England desired to create wealth at home from natural resources.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which route is showing the path traveled by explorer Hernando de Soto?

A

B

C

D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What impact did European contact have on Native American population between 1500 and 1620?

population increased

population decreased

population remained stagnant

population showed no changes

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