Native Americans and Exploration in Georgia Review

What was the most complex prehistoric culture in Georgia?

• Archaic

• Woodland

• Paleo

• Mississippian

What did the Mississippian's use mounds for?

• Ceremonial Purposes

• Food Storage

• Meeting Area

• All of the above

What type of society did Mississippian Indians have?

• Nomadic

• Democracy

• Chiefdom

• They didn't have a structured society

Which image below is the closest representation to what the Mississippians shelter looked like?

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What were the 3 G's that Spanish Conquistadors were looking for in the New World?

• Gifts

• God

• Gold

• Goats

• Glory

Which of the following is the best definition of Mercantilism?

• A system of free trade occurs between all countries and colonies

• The mother country takes care of its colonies by giving them everything they need to survive.

• The mother country profits from trade with its colonies by importing raw materials and then selling finished goods to other colonies and countries.

• Mercantilism is another name for Conquistador

What was a primary reason for British exploration in the new world?

• Mercantilism

• Create a place for debtors

• Enslave the Natives

• Religious Freedom

Why was Hernando DeSoto's expedition considered a failure?

• He died near the Mississippi river.

• He never conquered any land.

• Someone else was the first to arrive and explore the area.

• He failed to find gold in the American southeast.

Where in Georgia were the Spanish Missions located?

• Etowah

• Macon

• Ocmulgee

• Barrier Islands

What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions in Georgia?

• Create farms and grow crops to export back to Spain

• Find gold for Spain

• Conquer and claim land for Spain

• Convert the natives to Christianity