Unit 2: Early Indiana History Test

Which European group first made contact with Native tribes in Indiana?

• Spanish

• English

• Dutch

• French

What environmental change allowed early Native Americans to enter the Indiana region?

• The formation of the Great Lakes

• The creation of river valleys

• The melting of glaciers after the Ice Age

• The development of grasslands

What was a significant achievement of the Hopewell tribe?

• They developed advanced hunting techniques

• They created intricate cave paintings

• They established extensive trade networks

• They invented new farming tools

Which agricultural products were cultivated by the Woodland tribes?

• Potatoes and beans

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and oats

• Corn and squash

What significant archaeological site represents the Mississippian culture in Indiana?

• Angel Mounds

• Serpent Mound

• Cahokia Mounds

• Mound City

What architectural features were characteristic of Mississippian settlements?

• Stone temples and fortresses

• Large mounds and ceremonial plazas

• Wooden longhouses and palisades

• Underground dwellings and tunnels

Who was the first European explorer to cross into Indiana?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• René-Robert Cavelier

• Jean Nicolet

What was the primary occupation of the early French-Canadian settlers who came to Indiana?

• Farmers

• Missionaries

• Military officers

• Fur traders

Where was the first French trading post established in Indiana?

• Fort Wayne

• Vincennes

• Indianapolis

• South Bend

Which statement best describes the relationship between French settlers and Native Americans?

• They were constantly at war

• They maintained strict separation

• They formed close social and economic bonds

• They competed for resources