By what name did the Spanish call
the
region of Georgia?
Guale
What is a Catholic mission?
A religious settlement
that contains a church
outpost and priests.
Though it was NOT permanently
successful, by establishing missions
along the coast, what
European nation was first to
attempt colonizing Georgia?
Spain
Who was the first European to
explore Georgia?
Hernando De
Soto
What is the term for man-made
objects such as weapons, pottery,
tools, and jewelry that
archaeologists dig up to study
ancient peoples?
artifacts
From the 1550's to the 1660'S, in
what area of Georgia did Spain
established several Catholic
missions?
Along the Georgia coast
and on the barrier
islands.
Give one significant reason why
De Soto's expedition might be
considered a failure.
De Soto did not find any
gold or riches.
De Soto was an explorer originally
from which European country?
Spain
What was the oldest (earliest)
prehistoric Indian culture found
in Georgia?
Paleo
Which prehistoric people were
the FIRST to use the atlatl?
Paleo
Why did Georgia's prehistoric
period end in 1540?
De Soto and many of his
men kept a written
record of their journey.
Which of Georgia's prehistoric
native cultures was the MOST
nomadic?
Paleo
What was De Soto searching for
while exploring Georgia?
Gold
De Soto and his men were able
to defeat the Native Americans
in battle because of what
major factor?
De Soto's men wore
steel armor plating.
During which prehistoric period
did horticulture begin?
The Archaic period
Which people were the FIRST to
make and use pottery?
Archaic
Which two cultures formed
tribes and lived in villages?
Woodland & Mississippian
During which prehistoric period
did the bow and arrow come
into use?
Woodland
Which two cultures used
earthen burial mounds?
Woodland &
Mississippian
Which prehistoric culture was
Georgia's most advanced farmers,
especially in the cultivation of
corn?
Mississippian
Which prehistoric culture protected
their villages with moats, palisades
(fences) and guard
towers?
Mississippian
What is the science of cultivating
crops, plants, and trees?
horticulture
A scientific theory that attempts to
explain how prehistoric people and
animals traveled from Asia to
the Americas.
Bering Land Bridge
Which factor resulted in
prehistoric Indians making
permanent settlements?
The Indians learned to
cultivate crops to serve as a
food source.
Name 3 European countries that
were major colonizers of the
New World.
England
France
Spain
De Soto brought along what
type of animal to harass and
attack the native Indians?
Dogs
What was one impact of Spanish
missions on the Native Americans
along the barrier islands?
Some Indians were
converted to Christianity
What primary effect did Hernando
De Soto's New World expedition
have on Native Americans?
Many Native Americans
lost their lives due to
disease and warfare.
Which prehistoric Indian group
was the oldest?
Paleo
Which prehistoric indian culture
included three distinct periods:
early, middle, and late?
Archaic
Why do archaeologists claim that
learning to make and use pottery
was one of the greatest
contributions of the Archaic
Indians?
These people used pottery to store
food for future use allowing them
to live in one place for longer
periods of time.
Why do archaeologists believe that
prehistoric Indians could have
believed in some sort of
afterlife?
Burial mounds for the dead
contained items such as tobacco
pipes, tools, and weapons.
Which prehistoric people
were the least nomadic?
Mississippian
Beyond the obvious, describe
what is being shown in the map
below?
Early man
migrated from
Asia to North
America using the
Bering Land
Bridge
What was the oldest prehistoric Indian culture
found in Georgia?
A.
Paleo
Person who studies and researches the past by
examining the physical evidence left behind by
ancient civilizations.
D. archaeologists
The name of the Indian tribe that lived in the
northern regions of Georgia is _______.
A. Cherokee
6. Why did the Paleo and Archaic people move
frequently?
to find
enough
food
artifacts
Which term refers to man-made objects such as
weapons, pottery, tools, and jewelry?
Woodland
During which prehistoric period did the bow and
arrow come into use?
12. Which two cultures used earthen mounds?
Woodland & Mississippian
Mississippian
Which prehistoric culture was Georgia’s most
advanced farmers, especially in the cultivation
of corn?
horticulture
The science of cultivating crops, plants, and
trees
Bering land bridge
16. A scientific theory that attempts to explain
how prehistoric people and animals traveled
from Asia to the Americas.
42. Which country was NOT a major colonizer of
the New World?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Italy
France
Spain
England
The beliefs, traditions, art, music and social
institutions of a group of people who share
common experiences.
What was the oldest prehistoric Indian culture
found in Georgia?
A.
Paleo
Person who studies and researches the past by
examining the physical evidence left behind by
ancient civilizations.
D. archaeologists
Which people were the FIRST to use the atlatl?
A. Woodland
B. Archaic
C. Paleo
D. Mississippian
________ refers to the period of time before
man invented writing.
A. Geography
B. History
C. Geology
D. Prehistory
The name of the Indian tribe that lived in the
northern regions of Georgia is _______.
A. Cherokee
B. Suwanee
C. Creek
D. Seminole
Why did the Paleo and Archaic people move
frequently?
to find
enough
food
artifacts
Which term refers to man-made objects such as
weapons, pottery, tools, and jewelry?
Archaic
During which prehistoric period did horticulture
begin?
Archaic
Which people were the FIRST to make and use
pottery?
Which two cultures formed tribes and lived in
villages?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Archaic & Mississippian
Woodland & Paleo
Woodland & Mississippian
Paleo & Archaic
Woodland
During which prehistoric period did the bow and
arrow come into use?
Which two cultures used earthen mounds?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Archaic & Mississippian
Woodland & Paleo
Paleo & Archaic
Woodland & Mississippian
Mississippian
Which prehistoric culture was Georgia’s most
advanced farmers, especially in the cultivation
of corn?
horticulture
The science of cultivating crops, plants, and
trees
Mississippian
Which prehistoric culture protected their
villages with moats, palisades (fences) and guard
towers?
Bering land bridge
A scientific theory that attempts to explain how
prehistoric people and animals traveled from
Asia to the Americas.
Which of the following can be credited to the
Mississippian culture?
A. They developed the atlatl.
B. They created flat-topped pyramid mounds.
C. They hunted mastodons.
D. They were nomadic hunters
Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians
making permanent settlements?
A. The Indians had abundant large game.
B. The Indians followed herds of large animals.
C. The Indians learned to cultivate crops to serve as
a food source.
D. The Indians wanted to band together for
protection.
Mississippian
This culture is also known as the “Temple
Mound Builders”.
Woodlands
What culture did not invent pottery, but
they improved it quite a bit.
A. Paleo
B. Archaic
C. D. Mississippian
Rock Eagle
The North Georgia effigy mound made of quarts
and shaped like a bird is named _________.
This test is used to date an artifact within
a 200 year period.
A.
B.
C.
D.
DNA Test
Cigna 15 Test
Carbon 14 Test
EKG Test
Atlatl
This is a tool used to throw a spear or dart
greater distances with more accuracy.
This scientist digs into the earth to find artifacts.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Paleontologists
Environmentalist
Anthropologists
Archaeologists
The name of the Indian Tribe who lived mostly
in the coastal plain of Georgia is ______.
A. Cherokee
B. Suwanee
C. Creek
D. Seminole
This tribe calls themselves the Muscogee.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cherokee
Creek
Suwanee
Seminole
Guale
By what name did the Spanish call the
coastal region of Georgia?
A Catholic mission is
A. a religious settlement that contains a church
outpost and priests.
B. a ship for carrying gold back to Spain.
C. store for selling food and supplies to colonists.
D. a government building where the local sheriff
works
Spain
Though it was NOT permanently successful, the
first European nation that attempted to colonize
Georgia by establishing missions along the coast
was
Who was the first European to explore
Georgia?
A. Christopher Columbus
B. Hernando De Soto
C. Ponce de Leon
D. James Oglethorpe
Along the Georgia coast and on the
barrier islands.
From the 1550’s to the 1660’s, Spain
established several Catholic missions
where?
Which is NOT a reason why De Soto’s
expedition was considered a failure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Many of De Soto’s men died on the expedition
De Soto died on the expedition
De Soto did not find any gold or riches.
De Soto traveled in the wrong direction
De Soto was an explorer from the country of
A.
B.
C.
D.
France
Italy
Spain
England
Gold
What was De Soto searching for in Georgia?
Why did England, France, and Spain want to
establish permanent settlements in the New
World?
A. They signed a treaty with China pledging to conduct
trade.
B. They wanted to strengthen their economy through
mercantilism.
C. They believed the Native Americans would become
powerful allies.
D. They thought the Native American’s religion would
benefit them.
Many Native Americans lost their lives
What affect did Hernando De Soto’s New
World expedition have on Native Americans?
Some Native Americans were
converted to Christianity.
What was one impact of Spanish missions
on the Native Americans along the barrier
islands?
southeast
In 1540 – 41, De Soto explored which region
of the United States?
Which country was NOT a major colonizer of
the New World?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Italy
France
Spain
England
Mercantilism can BEST be described as:
A. A system for transporting supplies safely across the
ocean to foreign markets.
B. A religious policy in which European countries
establish missions in the New World.
C. A trade policy in which a country exports more than
it imports in order to create a favorable balance of
trade.
D. An alliance system used by European nations to
maintain peace with the Native Americans of the
New World.
Dogs
De Soto brought along what type of animal
to harass and attack the native Indians?
The location of the first Spanish
missions.
What was the Guale?