Mid Point Assessment Review Unit 1

What is the BEST description of Mississippian life?

• Were settled people that lived in villages and practiced horticulture.

• Were nomadic people that only hunted food.

• Were vegetarians that constantly moved.

• Were people that traveled when the weather changed.

Answer explanation

The Mississippian culture was characterized by settled communities living in villages and engaging in horticulture, which involved farming and cultivating crops, rather than being nomadic or solely reliant on hunting.

Where did Mississippians live before Spanish came to Georgia?

• Lived in log cabins

• Lived outside because they nomadic

• Lived in wattle and daub homes

• Lived in towers over water

Answer explanation

Before the Spanish arrived, Mississippians primarily lived in wattle and daub homes, which were constructed using wooden frames and mud or clay. This choice reflects their agricultural lifestyle and the resources available to them.

The Mississippians are famous for...

• Cave Drawings

• Etowah Mounds

• Underground Caves

• Atlatl

Answer explanation

The Mississippians are renowned for their monumental earthworks, particularly the Etowah Mounds, which are significant archaeological sites in Georgia, showcasing their advanced society and culture.

Who were the American Indians that the Spanish met in the 1500s?

• Muscogee Creek

• Cherokee

• Seminoles

• Mississippians

Answer explanation

The Spanish encountered the Mississippians in the 1500s, known for their advanced societies and mound-building. The Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, and Seminoles were prominent later, but the Mississippians were the key group during this period.

Which is NOT a reason Spain wanted to explore the New World?

• GOD - Spread Christianity

• GOLD - get rich by finding gold

• GLORY - get power by controlling more land

• FUR TRADE - create a profitable business trading fur

Answer explanation

Spain's primary motivations for exploring the New World were to spread Christianity (GOD), acquire wealth (GOLD), and gain power through land (GLORY). The fur trade was not a significant reason for their exploration.

True or False?: Britain wanted to spread Catholicism and Spanish wanted to expand mercantilism.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is False because Britain primarily sought to spread Protestantism, while Spain aimed to expand its mercantilist policies, focusing on trade and economic control rather than religious conversion.

Which country is being described:

• - Believed in mercantilism ( trying to gain wealth and power by exporting more than it imports)

• - Had 13 colonies in the New World

• - Wanted help the poor with new opportunities

• - Wanted religious freedom

• England (Britain)

• Spain (Spanish)

• France (French)

• Russian (Soviet Union)

Answer explanation

The country described is England (Britain), as it practiced mercantilism, established 13 colonies in the New World, sought to help the poor with opportunities, and valued religious freedom.

What Hemisphere(s) is Georgia found in?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Answer explanation

Georgia is located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. It lies north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian, making both the Northern and Eastern options correct.

What ocean is closest to Georgia?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic

Answer explanation

The Atlantic Ocean is the closest ocean to Georgia, as the state has a coastline along the Atlantic. The Gulf of Mexico is nearby but is not directly adjacent to Georgia.

What region of the United States is Georgia located in?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Norteast

Answer explanation

Georgia is located in the Southeast region of the United States, known for its warm climate and diverse geography, making 'Southeast' the correct answer among the options provided.