March Madness Knowledge Check

In which hemisphere is Georgia located?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Both a and c

Which of the following states does not border Georgia?

• Alabama

• Tennessee

• South Carolina

• Kentucky

What region of the United States is Georgia located in?

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

Which continent is Georgia part of?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• South America

Georgia is bordered by how many states?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 6

What crops did Native Americans in Georgia commonly grow?

• Wheat, barley, and rye

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, carrots, and rice

• Apples, oranges, and grapes

Which explorer led an expedition through Georgia in 1540?

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

How did the arrival of Europeans impact Native American populations?

• They introduced new farming techniques.

• They brought diseases that devastated indigenous communities.

What was the purpose of Spanish missions along Georgia’s coast?

• To establish trade with the British

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To find gold deposits

• To train Spanish soldiers

What type of shelters did Georgia’s indigenous people typically build?

• Log cabins

• Stone castles

• Thatched-roof homes made of wood and clay

• Teepees