Georgia Exploration Quiz

Who led the European exploration of Georgia in the 16th century?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• John Cabot

In what year was the Charter issued for the colony of Georgia?

• 1607

• 1732

• 1776

• 1492

Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?

• William Penn

• John Smith

• James Oglethorpe

• Hernando de Soto

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Georgia colony?

• To find gold

• To serve as a buffer against Spanish Florida

• To establish a trade route to Asia

• To convert natives to Christianity

What was Hernando de Soto searching for during his exploration of Georgia?

• The Fountain of Youth

• The Northwest Passage

• Gold and riches

• A sea route to India

In what year did Hernando de Soto's expedition reach the area that is now Georgia?

• 1492

• 1521

• 1540

• 1607

What was a significant impact of European exploration on the indigenous peoples of Georgia?

• Increased trade and wealth

• Cultural exchange and mutual understanding

• Spread of European diseases

• Improved agricultural techniques

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the founding of Georgia?

• To provide a place for debtors to start anew

• To expand the British Empire

• To search for gold and silver

• To protect other colonies from Spanish invasion

What role did James Oglethorpe play in the establishment of Georgia?

• He was the first governor of the colony

• He led the military defense against Spanish forces

• He was the primary architect of the colony's charter

• All of the above

Which of the following groups was specifically intended to benefit from the founding of Georgia?

• Wealthy landowners

• Indentured servants

• The poor and indebted of England

• Spanish settlers