Early Exploration Review

By what name did the Spanish call the coastal region of Georgia? A. De Soto B. La Florida C. Tampa D. Guale

A Catholic mission is 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. a government building where the local sheriff works

Though it was NOT permanently successful, the first European nation that attempted to colonize Georgia by establishing missions along the coast was A. Spain B. England C. Italy D. France

Who was the first European to explore Georgia. A Who was the first European to explore Georgia? A. Christopher Columbus B. Hernando De Soto C. Ponce de Leon D. James Oglethorpe

From the 1550’s to the 1660’s, Spain established several Catholic missions A. in the Appalachian Mountains. along the Georgia coast and on the barrier islands. C. along the Fall Line. D. in the Okefenokee Swamp.

Which is NOT a reason why De Soto’s expedition was considered a failure? A. Many of De Soto’s men died on the expedition B. De Soto died on the expedition C. De Soto did not find any gold or riches. D. De Soto traveled in the wrong direction

De Soto was an explorer from the country of A. France B. Italy C. Spain D. England

What was De Soto searching for in Georgia? A. an all-water route to China B. gold C. the Fountain of Youth D. horses and cattle

Which is NOT a reason why De Soto and his men were able to defeat the native Indians in battle ? De Soto’s men always had the numerical advantage in manpower. B. De Soto’s men rode horses C. De Soto’s men had firearms and swords of steel. D. De Soto’s men wore steel armor plating.

Why did England, France, and Spain want to establish permanent settlements in the New World? They signed a treaty with China pledging to conduct trade. They wanted to strengthen their economy through mercantilism. They believed the Native Americans would become powerful allies. They thought the Native American’s religion would benefit them.

What affect did Hernando De Soto’s New World expedition have on Native Americans? A. Native Americans received European medicine and became healthier. B. Many Native Americans lost their lives C. Native Americans became wealthy by trading with the explorers. D. Native Americans isolated themselves from the rest of the world.

What was one impact of Spanish missions on the Native Americans along the barrier islands? A. Many Native Americans immigrated to Spain. Some Native Americans were converted to Christianity. The Spanish angered the Native Americans, causing them to ally with the French. The Native Americans began building ships to explore Europe.

De Soto brought along what type of animal to harass and attack the native Indians? pigs B. horses C. dogs D. donkeys

of the United States? A. southeast B. northeast C. southwest In 1540 – 41, De Soto explored which region of the United States? A. southeast B. northeast C. southwest D. northwest

Which country was NOT a major colonizer of the New World? A. Italy B. France C. Spain D. England

Mercantilism can BEST be described as: A system for transporting supplies safely across the ocean to foreign markets. A religious policy in which European countries establish missions in the New World. A trade policy in which a country exports more than it imports in order to create a favorable balance of trade. An alliance system used by European nations to maintain peace with the Native Americans of the New World.

By what name did the Spanish call the coastal region of Georgia? D. Guale

A Catholic mission is a religious settlement that contains a church outpost and priests.

Though it was NOT permanently successful, the first European nation that attempted to colonize Georgia by establishing missions along the coast was A. Spain

Who was the first European to explore Georgia? B. Hernando De Soto

From the 1550’s to the 1660’s, Spain established several Catholic missions where? along the Georgia coast and on the barrier islands.

Which is NOT a reason why De Soto’s expedition was considered a failure? A. Many of De Soto’s men died on the expedition B. De Soto died on the expedition C. De Soto did not find any gold or riches. D. De Soto traveled in the wrong direction

De Soto was an explorer from the country of C. Spain

What was De Soto searching for in Georgia? B. gold

Which is NOT a reason why De Soto and his men were able to defeat the native Indians in battle ? a) De Soto’s men rode horses b) De Soto’s men had firearms and swords of steel. C) De Soto’s men wore steel armor plating. D) De Soto’s men always had the numerical advantage in manpower.

Why did England, France, and Spain want to establish permanent settlements in the New World? They wanted to strengthen their economy through mercantilism.

What affect did Hernando De Soto’s New World expedition have on Native Americans? B. Many Native Americans lost their lives

What was one impact of Spanish missions on the Native Americans along the barrier islands? Some Native Americans were converted to Christianity.

Dogs De Soto brought along what animal to harass and attack the native Indians? Dogs

In 1540 – 41, De Soto explored which region of the United States? A. southeast

Which country was NOT a major colonizer of North America? A. Spain B. France C. Portugal D. England

How can Mercantilism be described??? A trade policy in which a country exports more than it imports in order to create a favorable balance of trade.