Georgia's First People

What natural resources did the Creek use to build their homes that are different from what Georgians use today?

• stones, cement, and reeds

• mud, twigs, and tree branches

• tree branches, bricks, and grass

• siding, brick, and shingles

For many years, Sequoyah worked to create the Cherokee alphabet. What character trait did he show during this time?

• patience

• good sportsmanship

• prejudice

• honesty

How was Cherokee life long ago similar to how Georgians live today?

• They both could not farm on the land.

• They both used bow and arrows to hunt.

• They both used their natural resources.

• They both made their homes out of shingles.

In what part of Georgia did the Cherokee live?

• Middle Georgia

• Northeast Georgia

• Northwest Georgia

• South Georgia

In what part of Georgia did the Creek live?

• Middle Georgia

• Northeast Georgia

• Northwest Georgia

• South Georgia

What was Sequoyah's MOST important accomplishment for the Cherokee people?

• He created the first Cherokee alphabet.

• He made the first Cherokee stamp.

• He made the first Cherokee weapon.

• He made the first Cherokee house.

What two crops were important sources of food for both the Creek and Cherokee tribes?

• beans and pecans

• corn and squash

• cotton and blueberries

• pecans and peanuts

What is one way life long ago in Georgia was the same as it is today?

• The Creek and Cherokee still live in most of the land of Georgia.

• The soil is still very good for growing crops.

• There is still not much good land for farming.

• The Creek and Cherokee have not moved from their homelands.

What made Sequoyah different from other American Indians?

• He drew pictures.

• He made hand signs.

• He could speak different languages.

• He created a written language.

Why did Sequoyah think it was important for the Creek to read and write in their own language?

• He did not like other languages.

• He wanted them to do well in college.

• He thought it would make them rich and famous.

• He did not want the Cherokee culture to be lost.