Exploring Georgia Quiz

Who was the first Spanish explorer to colonize and explore Georgia?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando De Soto

• George Washington

• Martin Luther King

What are the 3 G's? Select all that apply.

• God

• Glory

• Gratefulness

• Gold

What year did De Soto begin his exploration to Georgia?

• 1567

• 1650

• 1540

• 1900

What does indigenous mean?

• First settlers

• Sick

• Hungry

• Poor

What was the purpose for the Spanish missions?

• To teach them different ways to trade food

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To capture the Native Americans

• To make money

What two world powers tried eventually tried to take the land from the Spanish? Choose 2.

• France

• United States

• England

• Russia

What was the nickname of the unexplored land?

• North America

• Pangea

• Colonies

• New World

Who was Juanillo?

• Governor

• Indian Chief

• Spanish Explorer

• Military Leader

Where was the first Spanish colony?

• Savannah, Georgia

• Panama City, Florida

• Mexico City, Mexico

• St. Augustine, Florida

What were the names of the first two missions for the Spanish?

• Savannah

• St. Catherine's Island

• Cumberland Island

• Brunswick