Unit 1

Arkansas is one of only 3 states that is bordered by six other states. Which of the following is NOT one of the states that borders Arkansas?

• Texas

• Alabama

• Missisippi

Which of the following regions are considered the "highland regions" of Arkansas? Check all the apply.

• Arkansas River Valley

• Ouachita Mountains

• Ozark Mountains

• Crowley's Ridge

• Mississippi Alluvial Plain

"North of the Arkansas River … was the home of a warlike, aggressive tribe of Indians who ranged … from the Missouri to the Red River and from the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains on their hunting and marauding expeditions … They had few friends … From the earliest known history they were at war with most of the surrounding peoples, and … were, in fact, the scourge of all the tribes within hundreds of miles.” Based on what you learned about the historic indian tribes, which tribe is the author MOST likely writing about?

• Osage
• Chickasaw
• Quapaw
• Caddo

Which of the following nations NEVER claimed, explored, colonized, or settled the land that would one day become Arkansas?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

European explorers impacted Arkansas in all of the following ways EXCEPT ______________________________.

• Significantly increased the population of the area due to colonization and settlement.

• Named the area Arkansas after the Quapaw and claimed it for France.

• Brought new diseases, plant species, and animals to the area.

European exploration impacted Arkansas's historic tribes in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____________________________________.

• Diseases such as influenza, measles and smallpox decimated native populations.

• Fighting between native tribes increased as they fought over reduced territory.

• As settlement of the area increased, native tribes were forced to relocate.

The first European expedition to Arkansas was sent by the _________________________.

• French

• German

• Spanish

De Soto and his men came to America from Cuba in search of ______________________.

• land

• slaves

• gold

It was hard for the Native Americans to fight back against De Soto and his men because __________________.

• the Native American tribes lacked transportation

• the Spanish had superior weapons

• the Native Americans were weakened due to a lack of food

Which of the following explorers was buried in the Mississippi River?

• de la Harpe

• De Soto

• De Tonti