Standard 8-1: Level One

Which Native American tribe was primarily located in the region that is now South Carolina?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Apache

• Navajo

Who was the first European explorer to reach the coast of South Carolina?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan Ponce de León

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the primary purpose of the African slave trade in the American colonies?

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To provide labor for plantations

• To explore new territories

• To spread European culture

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in South Carolina?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was one major cultural exchange between Native Americans and European settlers?

• Introduction of horses to Native Americans

• Introduction of rice cultivation to Europeans

• Introduction of the wheel to Native Americans

• Introduction of democracy to Europeans

What was a significant impact of European settlement on indigenous populations in South Carolina?

• Increase in indigenous population

• Spread of diseases

• Establishment of indigenous empires

• Preservation of indigenous cultures

Which Native American tribe was known for building mounds in the southeastern United States?

• Iroquois

• Mississippian

• Comanche

• Pueblo

What was the main reason for European exploration of the Americas in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• To find new trade routes

• To establish universities

• To spread democracy

• To learn new languages

Which crop, introduced by African slaves, became a staple in South Carolina's economy?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Potatoes

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina?

• Jamestown

• Charleston

• Savannah

• Roanoke