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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The maps they made contained many errors. Why?
(a) They did not have the precision instruments required to correctly determine latitude and longitude.
(b) They were not very intelligent.
(c) They did not find maps to be of much importance.
(d) They were very careless.

2. How are these rivers and creeks formed?
(a) From mountain streams.
(b) From rain water and springs.
(c) From many hurricanes.
(d) From yearly snowfall.

3. Maps drawn in the early ______________ suggested the existence of Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Florida, but they were wrong in their estimated distances.
(a) 1100s.
(b) 1300s.
(c) 1400s.
(d) 1200s.

4. How many days does it usually rain in a row?
(a) Once per week.
(b) Every other day.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once every other week.

5. After the explorers reached Mexico and its riches, only ________________ was interested in Florida.
(a) Vadino Vivaldi.
(b) Marco Polo.
(c) Giovanni de Plano Carpini.
(d) Juan Ponce de Leon.

Short Answer Questions

1. New technology resulted in navigation equipment like compasses and astrolabes, even though they had few _________.

2. This rock structure is referred to as the Floridian ____________.

3. The Indians who settled in Florida came from west of the Mississippi and spoke what language?

4. The rains usually end by the end of _________.

5. The Indians were descended from ________________.

(see the answer key)

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