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Native American Cultures and European Exploration Unit Test— Study Guide
Standard: SS8H1a, SS8H1b, SS8H1c
(Answer the following questions on your own paper. Use all notes, classwork, word webs, and questions
to help you. Be sure to STUDY for this test! You can do it! )
I.
Describe the evolution of Native American cultures prior to European contact.
o
In order to help students remember the chronological order of each group, use the
mnemonic device: “Paleo Ate Wild Mammoth.”
o Include in your studies all of the following for each group: tools, shelter, food, weapons,
settlement types, artifacts, etc.
a. Paleo Indians
b. Archaic Indians
c. Woodland Indians
d. Mississippian Indians
II.
Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish
missions along the barrier islands, and the exploration of Hernando de Soto.
a. What were Spanish-Native American Relations in Georgia?
b. What country did Hernando deSoto explore for?
c. Where did Hernando deSoto travel in the New World and what areas did he not travel to?
d. What is a Conquistador?
e. What were the effects of the missions along Barrier Islands?
f. What are some of the impacts of Spanish Missions on Georgia and the new world?
g. What was the purpose of Spanish Missions?
III.
Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis
on the interests of the French, Spanish, and British in the southeastern area.
a. Who, What, Where, and Why and the Results of:
i. French Exploration
ii. British Exploration
iii. Spanish Exploration
b. What was the impact on New World, especially the southeast from European
Exploration? Look at political, social, economic and religious effects.
c. What was the Spanish Armada? How powerful was it? What happened to the Spanish
Armada?
d. What was the importance of the British Navy?
e. Explain the phrase “Gold, God, Glory”.
IV.
Know your vocab Words
V.
Looping Questions from Government
a. There will be some questions from the previous tests on Government. Here are
some but not all of the topics you should know:
i. Juvenile System
ii. Checks and Balances
iii. Separation of Powers
iv. Local Government
v. State Revenue