SS8H1 Review Quizzizz

What was the primary crop grown by the Mississippian culture?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which Spanish explorer is known for his expedition through the southeastern United States, including Georgia?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Juan Ponce de León

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the social structure of the Mississippian society.

• Egalitarian society with no distinct classes

• Hierarchical society with chiefs and elites at the top

• Nomadic tribes with no permanent settlements

• Matriarchal society with women as leaders

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the impact of Spanish exploration on the Mississippian culture.

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Spread of diseases that decimated the population

• Establishment of trade routes

• Peaceful coexistence and cultural exchange

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What were the primary goals of Spanish explorers, often summarized as "God, Gold, and Glory"?

• To establish trade routes, spread democracy, and find new lands

• To convert indigenous people to Christianity, acquire wealth, and gain fame

• To create alliances, learn new languages, and map new territories

• To study new cultures, establish colonies, and find spices

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify one characteristic of a civilization that was evident in the Mississippian culture.

• Advanced technology

• Written language

• Complex social structure

• Nomadic lifestyle

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how the Spanish missions in Georgia affected the local indigenous populations.

• They provided new agricultural techniques and tools

• They led to the assimilation and conversion of many indigenous people to Christianity, but also led to a decline in population through disease.

• They established peaceful trade relations

• They had no significant impact

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the name of the large earthen mounds built by the Mississippians?

• Burial Mounds

• Temple Mounds

• Earth Mounds

• Irrigation farming

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is NOT one of the five characteristics of a civilization?

• Advanced cities

• Specialized workers

• Complex institutions

• Nomadic lifestyle

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the primary reason for the establishment of Spanish missions in Georgia?

• To find gold and other resources

• To convert the indigenous population to Christianity

• To establish trade routes with the indigenous people

• To create military outposts

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DOK Level 1: Recall