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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. The ___________ tribe settled in the area around Tallahassee.
(a) Mikasukis.
(b) Creeks.
(c) Talasis.
(d) Seminoles.

2. On the East coast, they boiled the flesh from the bones, tied the bones together and added them to what?
(a) The bones of the older generation.
(b) The sea.
(c) A stew.
(d) A coffin.

3. A young nobleman named ________________ was rescued by an Indian maiden and lived among the Indians.
(a) Afonso IV.
(b) Prester John.
(c) Juan Ortiz.
(d) Manuel Pessanha.

4. When the tribes moved further south, they adopted the habits of the ____________.
(a) Calusas.
(b) Creeks.
(c) Talasis.
(d) Seminoles.

5. The Spanish gave up Florida in exchange for Havana in ____________.
(a) 1736.
(b) 1673.
(c) 1637.
(d) 1763.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ______________ settled around the great central lake.

2. Why did the Americans sign many treaties with the Indians?

3. Carlos gave who to be the wife of Menendez?

4. When Menendez explained he could not be with a non-Christian woman, Carlos said to do what?

5. During Ponce de Leon's ____________ voyage, he reached what he thought was an island that he named La Florida.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the explorations of Christopher Columbus. How did inaccurate maps play a role in the discovery of the Americas?

4. From where did the Indians of Florida originate? How did their adjustment to living in Florida compare to that of the animals?

5. What is the Age of Exploration? Why did it take place?

6. How did the Indians react to the arrival of these Europeans?

7. Why was Mexico more desired than Florida?

8. Describe the Floridian Plateau. How does this make it a plateau?

9. What did Hernando de Soto govern? How well might he have governed? Why?

10. Describe Menendez and his tactics when dealing with others. Would this be tolerated today? Why or why not?

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