Curriculum Night Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of Georgia’s five geographic regions?

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Rocky Mountains

Which European country first explored Georgia in the 16th century?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain/England

• Portugal

Who was the founder of the Georgia colony?

• James Oglethorpe

• King George II

• Dr. Samuel Nunez

• Robert Castell

What was the main reason for the American colonies’ dissatisfaction with British rule?

• Religious persecution

• Economic prosperity

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Desire for another king

Which major Civil War battle took place in Georgia?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Chickamauga

What was the primary goal of the Reconstruction era?

• To rebuild the Southern economy

• To reintegrate Southern states into the Union

• To expand westward

• To establish new trade routes

Who was a prominent leader of the New South movement in Georgia?

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

• Henry Grady

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Which New Deal program aimed to provide jobs and improve infrastructure in Georgia?

• Social Security Act

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Which Georgia city was known for its shipbuilding during World War II?

• Macon

• Augusta

• Savannah

• Atlanta

Who was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement from Georgia?

• Malcolm X.

• John Lewis

• Booker T. Washington

• Andrew Young