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- 1. Multiple Choice
What common trait did all Native Americans in South Carolina share?
They all practiced the same religion and worshiped the same deity (god).
They all lived along the coast and fished to obtain food.
They were all nomadic and moved from the mountains to the coast with the seasons.
They all adapted their culture and lifestyles to the environment where they lived.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What impact did the introduction of farming have on the Eastern Woodlands tribes?
It forced them to travel to new places to seek out fertile land.
It caused them to settle in more permanent villages than their ancestors.
It resulted in malnutrition as they did not have a wide variety of foods.
It made their lifestyle very similar to that of the Plains Indians.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What characteristic did the Eastern Woodland tribes of South Carolina have in common?
They refused to allow women to participate in governing the tribe.
They were nomadic and moved from place to place.
They lived in the mountains and avoided settling near the coast.
They farmed crops using tools made from rocks and bones.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of one way Native Americans in the Eastern Woodlands adapted to their environment?
They used animal bones to make tools for farming.
They built permanent homes made of brick.
They dammed rivers to use for irrigation.
They built underground tunnels to use as shelter.
- 5. Multiple Choice
This picture shows men from an Eastern Woodlands tribe making what?
a canoe
a coffin
a plow
a trough
- 6. Multiple Choice
What BEST describes the beliefs the Eastern Woodlands tribes had about land?
Land belongs to no individual, but is shared by the community.
Land should be sold for very high rates because it is rich in resources.
The tribes should get all they can from the land and then move on to a new location.
Daily prayers are a way of thanking the Christian god for their land.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What role did women have in the culture of the Eastern Woodlands tribes?
Women were the primary hunters for the tribes.
Women were farmers and could be leaders for the tribes.
Women were the religious and spiritual leaders for the tribes.
Women were the military leaders for the tribesl
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which three crops were known as the "Three Sisters" of Native American agriculture?
Corn, pumpkins, and tobacco
Gourds, tobacco, and beans
Squash, corn, and tobacco
Corn, beans, and squash
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the Eastern Woodland tribes living in the area of South Carolina before the arrival of the European explorers is accurate?
The tribes shared a common language and religious beliefs.
The tribes were nomadic and did not establish permanent settlements.
The tribes spoke different languages and had unique customs.
The tribes built smaller homes and used their environment in the same way.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Historians learn about Native American tribes living in SC by studying artifacts, reading the accounts of the European explorers who met them, and what other source of information?
The books the Native Americans wrote about their own culture and history.
The letters written by Native Americans to friends in other parts of the world.
The oral histories and stories that have passed down through the generations.
The photographs taken of Native American villages and ceremonies.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did the Cherokee shift their political structures to respond to times of war?
Every member of the tribe was given a vote to decide whether they would go to war.
A leader who was specially chosen for times of war took control of the tribe.
Women were given control of the tribe as all men were required to fight in the war.
Cherokee leaders left the tribe during times of war as they reached out to their allies.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Cherokee and Yemassee tribes used the wattle and daub technique to build structures. What does this practice reveal about these tribes?
They were nomadic and traveled around looking for fertile land to farm.
They built permanent structures so they could stay in one place and farm.
They were unable to use resources from the environment to construct homes.
They had little knowledge about how to construct homes and building.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why did the Cherokee and Catawba Indians live in villages surrounded by palisades?
to demonstrate the power of their tribes
to protect their people from attacks
to fend off evil nature spirits
to defend their stockpile of weapons
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did the Cherokee adapt their lifestyle to reflect the change of seasons?
They constructed their winter clothing from deer skin, and they made summer clothing out of thin, woven cloth.
In winter, they lived in thick-waled, round structures, and in the summer they lived in open-air structures.
Women gathered nuts and berries in warmer seasons and assisted men with hunting in winter.
Weapons made from bones, rocks, and wood were created at the end of the winter to prepare for battles and defense.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Because they built homes like this along rivers in the Piedmont region, which tribe called themselves the "river people"?
Catawba
Cherokee
Tuscarora
Yemassee
- 16. Multiple Choice
How did Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands first react to the arrival of the Europeans?
They joined together to fight the Europeans.
They abandoned their villages and fled west.
They sold their land to the new settlers.
They tried to get along with the Europeans.
- 17. Multiple Choice
How did the arrival of Europeans impact the people of the Eastern Woodlands?
They were able to travel to Europe and attend schools to learn new farming methods.
They were able to trade with the Europeans and gain items such as guns and iron tools.
They gave up their traditional way of life and adopted the European culture.
They became wealthy by selling land to the European settlers.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why did Native Americans and European settlers fight during the colonial period?
Settlers wanted more land and occasionally forced Native Americans into slavery.
Native Americans refused to trade with the European settlers.
Native Americans were outnumbered so they began attacking settlers out of fear.
Settlers refused to share new farming and hunting techniques with the Native Americans.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What belief held by the Eastern Woodland tribes was exploited and used against them by the Europeans who came to SC?
Land should only be used for farming the crops known as the "three sisters".
Women should hold an integral role in governing the tribe.
Rivers should be used for irrigating crops and not for transportation of goods.
Land belonged to everyone and should be used for the common good.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can be drawn about Native American tribes from this engraving?
They were hunter-gatherers and moved from place to place.
They built structured, permanent settlements and farmed crops for food.
They got the food and resources they needed by attacking other tribes.
They had a culture that centered on war and physical dominance.
- 21. Multiple Choice
How did farming crops such as corn, squash, and pole beans impact the lifestyles of the Eastern Woodlands tribes in South Carolina?
It created a social hierarchy with wealthy farmers having the most power.
It created a shift to having men be responsible for providing food for the tribe.
It allowed tribes to build homes and establish permanent settlements.
It led to the mining and production of iron to make farming tools.
- 22. Multiple Choice
This map of SC shows the locations of the three main Eastern Woodlands tribes. Based on the tribe's location, what made the Yemassee unique from the Catawba and Cherokee tribes?
The Yemassee farmed crops such as corn and squash.
The Yemassee fished for clams, oysters, and other seafood.
The Yemassee were protected from invasion by mountains.
The Yemassee used rivers to transport goods.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which group was the first to create a permanent settlement in South Carolina?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
- 24. Multiple Choice
What was the main reason European nations competed for colonies in the New World?
to build on their knowledge of science and geography
to distract themselves from the colonial competition in Africa
to exploit the Native Americans as a cheap labor force
to obtain wealth and power for the mother country
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the slash and burn method used by the early natives?To declare war on other native groups and destroy their villages.To cut and burn out canoes used for transportation.To burn brush and drive out animals to create farmland.To capture and slaughter the animals needed to survive.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Spanish explorers and conquistadors claimed vast areas of land in the New World searching for gold. When they did not discover gold in the area of South Carolina, what did they do instead to make money?
They established a large shipbuilding industry.
They began mining for other minerals such as coal and diamonds.
They set up encomiendas and started farming cash crops.
They conquered land and then sold it to the native population.
- 27. Multiple Choice
As a result of explorations by Spain, France, and England, what led to the destruction of the native populations in the area of SC?
disease
overcrowding
starvation
war
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which statement explains the relationship of Spain, France, and Britain during the Age of Exploration?
They worked together to establish permanent settlements in the New World.
They explored different areas of the New World to avoid competition with each other.
They respected each other's territorial claims in the New World.
They were in competition to gain wealth and power in the New World.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the experience of French explorers to the New World?
They were looking for the Northwest Passage and established good trading relationships with the Native Americans.
They were looking for gold and established the first permanent settlements in South Carolina.
They were searching for good farmland and established missions long the Pacific coast.
They were seeking religious freedom and established settlements in New England.
- 30. Multiple Choice
What motivated the first Europeans to explore the area of South Carolina?
They wanted to gain wealth and fame.
They were escaping religious persecution.
They wanted to help the native population.
They were hoping to learn new farming techniques.
- 31. Multiple Choice
What attitude did most English settlers have toward the Native Americans?
They deserved to be paid a fair price for their land.
Their belief system should be adopted by all settlers.
Their social structure was a good model for English settlement.
They were inferior (less than) and could be easily exploited (taken advantage of)
- 32. Multiple Choice
What was Hernando de Soto's main motivation for exploring the southeastern United States?
He was looking for good farmland so he could establish a settlement.
He wanted to find gold and riches to take back to Europe.
He wanted to identify the major waterways and map the area.
He wanted to establish an outpost for trading with the Native Americans.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which place was the first permanent settlement in South Carolina?
Charlesfort
Charles Town
Waccamaw
Montreal
- 34. Multiple Choice
Why did the settlements of San Felipe, San Miguel de Guadalupe, and Charlesfort fail?
Fighting between France and Spain limited the resources that could be directed towards the settlements.
Settlers were disappointed that they could not find gold and abandoned the towns.
Attacks by Native Americans and lack of support from their mother countries led to the downfall.
The difficulty of growing food in the Carolinas made survival impossible.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which European nation was able to establish a permanent settlement in SC?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
- 36. Multiple Choice
During the 1500s, why did groups of Huguenots leave Europe for the New World?
to find gold to bring to Great Britain
to convert Native Americans to Catholicism
to establish trading posts along the Mississippi River
to escape religious persecution in France
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why did European settlers in the New World import slaves from Africa?
Settlers refused to use Native Americans as laborers.
African slaves were better skilled than Native Americans.
Diseases killed many Native Americans being used as labor.
Native Americans were more willing to work with African slaves.
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