Exploration 21-22

Which statement correctly describes the Mississippian Indian's shelter? Options: Temporary huts that were easy to move, Large permanent settlements with 3 or more villages as part of a chiefdom, Usually caves located along a trade route that were occupied every season, No shelters were used as they were nomads

What were the mounds of the Mississippian period probably used for? Options: Religious purposes/Chief's home, Burial site for conquistadors, Housing for Queens of the tribe, Storehouse for food

Which is the best description of Mississippian Indian family life? Options: Usually immediate family of parents and their children hunting and gathering by season; staying in places longer due to pottery and new weapons, Small band of nomads with no clear leader, surviving on large game that traveled in herds, Large Chiefdoms with many villages under one chief; the people were engaged in trade with other tribes near them; large scale farming; political and religious activity at the heart of each village

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

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

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

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

What was the main goal of Hernando de Soto's exploration?

What role did disease play in European exploration of the New World?