Georgia's Beginnings Summative Assessment Review

Check ALL that apply: Which of the following is true of the Mississippian civilization

• advanced farming methods

• lived in large villages

• were nomadic people

• mounds were important for religious ceremonies

How did the Mississippians best defend themselves?

• built large wooden fences and moats

• practiced horticulture

• built large earthen mounds

• clothing and jewelry was elaborate

Why was Hernando de Soto attracted to explore the southeast?

• wanted to built forts

• heard stories of of large amounts of gold

• searching for Fountain of Youth

• find a direct passage to Asia

Which European country was the first to explore present-day Georgia?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

Why was Hernando de Soto's expedition considered a failure?

• he traveled in the wrong direction

• his men died of diseases spread by the natives

• he made an alliance with the natives

• he did not find any gold or riches

How did Hernando de Soto's expedition impact the natives?

• introduced natives to new foods

• resulted in the death of thousands of natives

• set up new trading opportunities with the natives

• responsible for converting natives to Catholicism

The ___________ established missions along the barrier islands.

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Russians

What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions?

• claim land

• provide protection to the Governors

• convert natives to Catholicism

• establish new trade routes

Check ALL that apply: What were the reasons the Spanish sent explorers to North America?

• God - convert natives to Catholicism

• Gold - for gold and riches

• Goodness - be treat all natives with respect and become Spanish citizens

• Glory - for fame and fortune

Check ALL that apply: Which of the following are not examples of Mississippian culture?

• established a large military to conquer neighbors

• established a nomadic lifestyle

• established chiefdoms to maintain order

• established villages as prisons