European Exploration Practice Quiz

Why did animosity (conflict) develop between American Indians and Spanish missionaries in Georgia?

• The American Indians demanded payment in return for agricultural advice and assistance.

• The missionaries tried to force the American Indians to adopt their religion and culture.

• The American Indians often raided the missions in order to frighten the missionaries away.

• The missionaries encroached on American Indian religious sites without seeking permission.

Which is NOT a reason for European colonization and exploration?

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Mercantilism

• Fur trade

• Defense

According to the organization of Mississippian Native society, what is the leader of the Chiefdom called?

• Elite

• Commoners

• Chief

• Workers

Which statements about the Mississippian Natives are correct? Select all that apply.

• They mainly lived in pueblos.

• They lived in large mound towns.

• They were largely a nomadic people.

• Their villages were organized as chiefdoms.

• Their villages were ruled by a single king.

As a result of European colonization, the Native population severely declined due to

• Conversion to Christianity

• Diesase

• Migration

• Immigration

Mississippian Native homes made up of the red clay that lies in the Piedmont region of Georgia is called

• Waddle and Daub

• Longhouse

• Hut

• Puebla

What purpose did mounds serve in Mississippian society?

• as foundations for the homes of strong leaders

• as dumping grounds for the settlement's garbage

• as defensive barriers to protect the settlement

• as gathering sites for religious and social activities

British colonialism was driven by mercantilism. Under this system, what were TWO purposes of the British colonies? (Choose the two correct answers.)

• They were a source of labor for factories in Britain.

• They produced a market for raw materials from Britain.

• They provided a market for British manufactured goods.

• They were a source of raw materials for British industries.