Social Studies Benchmark

How were the roles of Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe similar in Georgia's history?

• They ran a trading post were the colonists could get what was needed.

• They helped the colonists and Native Americans trust each other.

• They communicated in the same language

Which statement best completes the missing information in the chart?

• The governor is the elected leader of the state and the mayor works at City Hall.

• The president is the elected leader of the nation and the president works at the White House.

• The mayor is the elected leader of the state and the governor works at the City Hall.

What is the main reason the Creek and Cheroke lives near creeks and rivers?

• They wanted to be able to have friends come and play.

• They needed to be near the water so they could swim.

• They needed to use these natural resources in order to live.

Which of the following tells how Martin Luther King Jr. was different then Jackie Robinson while working for civil rights?

• Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all people should be treated fairly.

• Martin Luther King Jr. wanted peace and was respectful to others.

• Martin Luther King Jr. gave speeches to large crows about equal rights.

How did Juliette Gordon Low contribute to Georgia's history?

• She organized a trading post for the colonists to get goods.

• She created a group for girls that taught skills and good character.

• She developed a way for people to communicate through symbols.

The cold weather during the winter caused some of the strawberry plants to be damaged. Strawberries are scarce. Which of the following would MOST LIKELY happen due to the scarcity with the strawberries?

• People in town will have to buy other fruit for breakfast.

• People in town will pay less for strawberries than last year.

• People in town will wait until the store restocks the strawberries.

How do citizens today usually acquire goods and services?

• They barter and trade for goods and services.

• They make their own good and services.

• They pay money for goods and services.

Why is Jimmy Carter a famous Georgian?

• He was our president and now works for the rights of all people.

• He is a movie actor and is now a governor of our state.

• He invented the tractor and is now running for mayor.

The governor works each day as a member of our government. Where does he go to work?

• The White House in Washington D.C.

• The city hall building in Griffin.

• The State Capital Building in Atlanta.

The Garcia Family is planning a vacation. The kids suggest the Appalachian Plateau. Which of the following activities do the children likely want to do based on their suggestion?

• Take a slow boat ride through the swampy waters with hopes of seeing an alligator.

• Take a long hike through the mountains and then stop for a picnic near the stream.

• Take a tour of the capital building and hope to see some of our government leaders.