Georgia Geography Study Guide

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What are missions?

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A religious station built in a foreign land to allow missionaries to spread their religion.

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Did Mississippians have access to metals other than copper and gold?

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False

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What religion was Spain trying to spread?

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Catholicism

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Did Mississippians mostly rely on growing crops for their food supply?

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True

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What advancements did the Mississippians have compared to earlier Native Americans?

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They built large earthen mounds, developed complex societies, practiced advanced agriculture, and established extensive trade networks.

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What are the Three Sisters in agriculture?

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Corn, beans, and squash, which were commonly grown together by Native American cultures.

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What was the primary purpose of Spanish missions in Georgia?

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To spread Christianity and convert Native Americans to Catholicism.

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What type of society did the Mississippians develop?

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Complex societies with social hierarchies and organized governance.

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What is an earthen mound?

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A large, man-made structure made of earth, often used for ceremonial purposes by the Mississippians.

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What role did trade networks play in Mississippian culture?

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They facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices among different groups.