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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Ponce de Leon's ____________ voyage, he reached what he thought was an island that he named La Florida.
(a) 1523.
(b) 1503.
(c) 1513.
(d) 1533.

2. Who was killed trying to settle Florida?
(a) De Plano Carpini.
(b) De Leon.
(c) Vivaldi.
(d) Polo.

3. The area receives an average of ________________ inches of rainfall per year.
(a) Forty-five.
(b) Fifty-five.
(c) Thirty-five.
(d) Sixty-five.

4. In the end, did Menendez achieve leadership in Florida?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Mostly.

5. In Florida, Menendez asked Carlos if he was prepared to do what?
(a) Die.
(b) Become a Christian.
(c) Marry.
(d) Leave Florida.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Boats frequently left ____________ for Florida and the Indians would wait for them.

3. What was unique about the return trip to Europe?

4. The _________ settled along the East coast.

5. The Indians would be subdued if they refused to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. For how long was there peace in Florida? Why?

2. How were the Americas affected by the Age of Exploration?

3. Describe the Indian tribes now living in Florida.

4. Who did Carlos give Menendez as a wife? Why?

5. Describe the funeral customs of the Tekesta. Why might they have done this?

6. How were the Indians affected by the arrival of the white man?

7. What takes place in Chapter Nine? Why does this take place?

8. Describe and explain the relationship between the Indians and blacks.

9. Describe the rainy season in the Everglades.

10. How successful were the French in Florida? Why?

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