American Indians in Georgia

Question 1

According to this excerpt, what did the Mississippian people wear? Check all that apply.

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chains of copper or pearls; headbands worn by chiefs; leather stockings; sandals

Question 2

What did the author believe caused the skin color of the Mississippian people?

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They painted their skin a darker color.

Question 3

According to the excerpt, how did the Mississippian women differ from the men?

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The women performed most chores.

Question 4

According to this excerpt, how did the Mississippian Indians interact with the settlers? Check all that apply.

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They shared their supplies.; They showed the settlers their farms.; They shared their medicines.

Question 5

According to the excerpt, how did the Mississippian Indians react to the Europeans’ prayer?

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They watched quietly and respectfully.

Question 6

According to the excerpt, this settler hopes the American Indians will

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convert to Christianity.

Question 7

Which line from the journal best explains why the author believes the Europeans can convert the American Indians?

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“They are . . . apt both to understand and speak our language.”

Question 8

Which sentence best explains the main idea of this explorer’s journal?

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The Mississippian people were helpful and welcoming to the new arrivals.

American Indians in Georgia Answers