American Indians and Exploration Georgia Quiz

What was the most complex prehistoric culture in Georgia?

• Paleo

• Archaic

• Mississippian

• Woodland

What did the Mississippian's use mounds for?

• Ceremonial Purposes

• Food Storage

• Meeting Area

• All of the above

What type of society did Mississippian Indians have?

• They didn't have a structured society

• Democracy

• Chiefdom

• Nomadic

Which image below is the closest representation to what the Mississippians shelter looked like?

• Image A: A tipi

• Image B: A round, thatched shelter

• Image C: A simple raised platform

• Image D: A log cabin

What were the 3 G's that Spanish Conquistadors were looking for in the New World?

• Gold, God, Glory

• Gold, Goats, Grasses

• Gifts, Greed, God

• Grasses, Gifts, Glory

Which of the following is the best definition of Mercantilism?

• A system of free trade occurs between all countries and colonies

• The mother country profits from trade with its colonies by importing raw materials and then selling finished goods to other colonies and countries.

• The mother country takes care of its colonies by giving them everything they need to survive.

• Mercantilism is another name for Conquistador

What was a primary reason for British exploration in the new world?

• Enslave the Natives

• Create a place for debtors

• Religious Freedom

• Mercantilism

Why was Fort King George built in 1721?

• The French built it to take control of Georgia.

• The Spanish built it to take control of Georgia.

• To protect the British colonies from Spanish and French invasion.

• King George wanted to have a fort named after him in the New World.

Why was Hernando DeSoto’s expedition considered a failure?

• Someone else was the first to arrive and explore the area.

• He failed to find gold in the American southeast.

• He never conquered any land.

• He died near the Mississippi river.

Where in Georgia were the Spanish Missions located?

• Ocmulgee

• Barrier Islands

• Macon

• Etowah