Unit 1 Benchmark Review

Unit 1 Benchmark Review

8th Grade

100 Qs

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Unit 1 Benchmark Review

Unit 1 Benchmark Review

Assessment

Quiz

History, Other

8th Grade

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Lauren Adams

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100 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which evidence provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that Spanish exploration and settlement had a devastating effect on the Mississippian chiefdoms of the Southeast?
During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare.
The food supply for Hernando de Soto's expedition was so scarce that his men reportedly ate the dogs in some Indian villages.
The Spanish began importing African slaves to work in the fields and mines of the Caribbean Islands.
The Spanish captured Fort Caroline and executed the French settlers there in 1565.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Based on information inferred from the drawing, what might be the result of European colonization on Native American culture?
death
immunization
advanced medicine
communication breakdown

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration of the "New World"?
"God, glory, and gold"
"Salt, silk, and spices"
"Rum, slaves, and molasses"
"Trade, silver, and jewels"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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James Oglethorpe is BEST described as _________________.
a businessman who wanted to establish plantations in Georgia
a member of Parliament  who wanted to establish a colony for debtors
a royal governor who finally convinced the king to make Georgia a royal colony
a slaveowner who introduced Africans to Georgia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Mary Musgrove was James Oglethorpe's _________________.
business partner
interpreter
housekeeper
Yamacraw Indian Chief

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was 
A. a colony for settlement by the poor.
 B. an outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons. 
C. a military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements. 
D. an agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plant.

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