Gullah Geechee Review (Unit 3)

What is the origin of the word "Gullah" believed to be?

• A mispronunciation of the African word Gora or Gola

• A term coined by European settlers

• A Native American word

• A Spanish word

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Where were the Gullah/Geechee people forced to work?

• In the mountains of North Carolina

• On the plantations of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

• In the deserts of Arizona

• In the factories of New York

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the Gullah language primarily based on?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• Portuguese

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why was travel to the mainland difficult for the Gullah people?

• Lack of transportation

• Many waterways parting the land

• Dense forests

• Mountainous terrain

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why the Gullah language is considered a creolized language.

• It is a mix of African and Asian languages.

• It evolved naturally from the unique circumstances of the enslaved.

• It is a formal written language.

• It is a dialect of French.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the regions where the Gullah language was primarily spoken.

• South Carolina and Georgia

• Texas and Louisiana

• Virginia and Maryland

• Alabama and Mississippi

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What factors contributed to the development of the Gullah language?

• Isolation and diverse linguistic influences

• Government policies

• Trade with Europe

• Educational reforms

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is true about the Gullah/Geechee people?

• They are descendants of European settlers.

• They are descendants of enslaved Africans from west and central Africa.

• They originated from South America.

• They are a nomadic tribe.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What role did the waterways play in the lives of the Gullah people?

• They facilitated trade with the mainland.

• They isolated the Gullah people, preserving their culture.

• They provided a source of food.

• They were used for transportation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following languages influenced the Gullah language?

• Only African languages

• Only English

• African, English, and other foreign languages

• Only Spanish

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DOK Level 1: Recall