ss8h12 e1 e2 e3 8th Grade Social Studies: Unit 8

Which of the following are things do Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young NOT have in common?

• Both were mayors of Atlanta.
• Both worked to bring the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta.
• Both served as Ambassadors to the United Nations.
• Both worked to help minorities get contract work in Atlanta.

Which position did Jimmy Carter not hold?

• State Senator
• U.S. Representative
• Georgia Governor
• U.S. President

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize “for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.”

• Maynard Jackson
• Andrew Young
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Jimmy Carter

Which of the following was a long term impact for Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympics?

• Population increased and Georgia benefited economically.
• Atlanta was no longer recognized for being a city that is awesome
• Sporting events were moved to other cities in Atlanta
• Population declined in the city

Which best describes the role of Georgia tourism and its impact on the national and global economy?

• Most people go to Florida
• Tourism has gone down and most people go to Washington D.C.
• Over 100 million travelers have visited Georgia from around the world. Tourism is a leading employer for the state of Georgia.
• Georgia is the most visited state in the world.

Why did Savannah decide to expand its port to hold larger and heavier loads?

• To compete with other deep water ports
• To increase tourism
• To increase the film industry
• To send more goods to California

Which transportation system often transports passengers and is located near the Interstate Highway System allowing for passengers to easily access roads to get to work or vacation?

• Interstate Highway System
• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Deep-water ports
• Railroads

Which transportation system is responsible for export and import of large cargo and is connected to Interstate 95 and 16 to help move the cargo throughout the nation?

• Interstate Highway System
• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Deep-water ports
• Railroads

Which transportation system is connected to roadways and ports allowing for transport of large containers through the state and country?

• Interstate Highway System
• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Deep-water ports
• Railroads

Which transportation system is currently used on a smaller scale than the other forms of transportation?

• Interstate Highway System
• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Deep-water ports
• Railroads