Unit 2 Lesson 5 Sections 4-6 SS Quiz

What is the name of the fort in St. Augustine?

• Fort Sumter

• Castillo de San Marcos

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Knox

What year was St. Augustine founded by the Spanish?

• 1492

• 1565

• 1607

• 1620

What was the purpose of the fort built by the Spanish in St. Augustine?

• To serve as a palace

• To protect the city

• To store treasure

• To house soldiers

What was unique about the fort built in St. Augustine?

• It was the largest fort in the world

• It was the first fort built in America

• It was the oldest European fort built of stone blocks in the U.S.

• It was made entirely of gold

What does Fort Mose represent in American history?

• The first European fort

• The first free African American settlement

• The first Native American settlement

• The first Spanish mission

What were enslaved people required to do to gain freedom in Florida?

• Build a fort

• Swear loyalty to the Spanish king, serve in the Spanish army, and believe in the Catholic religion

• Learn Spanish

• Pay a fee

What was significant about Fort Mose?

• It was the first place in North America for free people of African descent

• It was the largest fort in Florida

• It was a trading post

• It was a Spanish military base

What does Fort Mose represent in history?

• A place of entertainment

• A symbol of freedom for African Americans

• A site for sports events

• A location for scientific research

What is the role of state senators and representatives in Tallahassee?

• To teach

• To pass laws

• To build roads

• To plant trees

What is the significance of the Spanish missions in Florida's history?

• They were trading posts

• They were military bases

• They were religious centers

• They were schools