Colusa History and Culture Assessment

The video explores the history and culture of the Colusa people, who inhabited South Florida for thousands of years. Known for their fierce nature, they relied on fishing and sailing for survival. The Colusa society was complex, with sophisticated architecture and social structures. They built shell mounds for protection and storage. Spanish explorers encountered the Colusa in the 1500s, leading to conflicts and the introduction of diseases that contributed to their decline. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more about Marco Island and its history.

What was the primary source of sustenance for the Colusa people?

• Farming

• Hunting large game

• Fishing and shellfish gathering

• Trading with other tribes

How did the Colusa people differ from other indigenous tribes in Florida?

• They practiced advanced farming techniques

• They were shorter in stature

• They were known for their friendly demeanor

• They relied heavily on the sea for sustenance

What set the Colusa society apart from other Native American societies of the time?

• Their complex social hierarchy and architecture

• Their peaceful interactions with European settlers

• Their use of horses for transportation

• Their reliance on agriculture

What was the purpose of the shell mounds created by the Colusa?

• To serve as burial sites

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To provide protection against storms

• To store agricultural produce

Where was the Colusa capital, Mound Key, located?

• Near Tampa Bay

• On Marco Island

• In the Florida Keys

• Near Fort Myers Beach

What was the reaction of the Colusa to the arrival of Spanish missionaries?

• They welcomed them and converted to Christianity

• They traded goods with them

• They ignored them completely

• They fiercely resisted conversion efforts

Which diseases introduced by Europeans had a significant impact on the Colusa population?

• Tuberculosis and polio

• Diphtheria, smallpox, and typhoid

• Malaria and cholera

• Influenza and measles

What happened to Ponce de Leon during his encounter with the Colusa?

• He was wounded by an arrow and later died

• He was captured and held for ransom

• He successfully established a colony

• He negotiated a peace treaty

What is one theory about the decline of the Colusa people?

• They migrated north to join other tribes

• They abandoned their territory due to drought

• They were defeated in battle by the Spanish

• They were decimated by diseases and northern tribes

Where might the few surviving Colusa have sought refuge?

• In the forests of Canada

• In the deserts of the Southwest

• On the island of Cuba

• In the Appalachian Mountains