History of Indigenous Tribes and Early European Settlers in Florida

When did people first arrive in Florida?

• Around 2,000 years ago

• Around 20,000 years ago

• Around 5,000 years ago

• Around 12,000 years ago

What was one of the main resources the Toka Baga tribe used?

• Cattle

• Wheat

• Oysters

• Gold

Which tribe was known for their advanced pottery?

• Pensacola

• Choctaw

• Colusa

• Seminoles

What type of house did the Seminoles build?

• Chickies

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Longhouses

What was the name of the Spanish explorer who first landed in Florida?

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the original name given to Florida by the Spanish?

• El Dorado

• Nueva España

• La Florida

• Tierra del Fuego

Which city is the longest constantly inhabited settlement in North America?

• St. Augustine

• Miami

• Orlando

• Tampa

Who led the first war against the Seminoles?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A pilgrimage route

• A trade route

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A path to the gold mines

Where did many Seminoles hide during the wars?

• In the mountains

• In the Everglades

• In the deserts

• In the forests