SS8H1 Review

Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter?

• Temporary huts that were easy to move

• Large permanent settlements set up around farms

• Usually caves located along a trade route

• No shelters were used as they were nomads

What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for?

• Religious or ceremonial purposes

• Burial site for soldiers

• Housing for Queens of the tribe

• Storehouse for food

What was the main weapon used by the Mississippian Indians?

• Slingshot

• Long-barreled shotgun

• Bow and Arrow

• Cannon

Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life?

• Usually small immediate family of parents and their children

• Small band of nomads with no clear leader

• Loose band of unorganized tribes

• Large Chiefdoms engaged in trade with people near them

Which of the following is NOT a country that competed for land in the New World?

• Germany

• France

• England

• Spain

How could you describe the Spanish explorers interaction with the Indians they encountered?

• Stayed away from each other out of respect

• Gladly worked together to help both groups gain power

• Many Indians were either enslaved or killed

• They were so spread out, they rarely met

Which statement would best describe Spain's interest in the New World?

• Look for Gold thought to be abundant in the New World

• Spread the Catholic faith and gain influence

• Expand their empire to include more land and subjects

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?

• Train military officers to fend off Indian attacks

• Collect taxes from the local citizens

• Convert the local natives to the Catholic faith

• All of the above

Which Spanish explorer was the first to make contact with Georgia Indians?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando Cortes

• Hernando de Soto

What was the most devastating effect of European contact with American Indians in the New World?

• Poison food

• Religious intolerance

• Ceremonial sacrifices

• Diseases like small pox