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G1,H1,H2 Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were the colonist in the Georgia Colony expected to provide to Great Britain?

a)

Gold, Glory and God

b)

agricultural products and protect Florida

c)

agricultural products to Britain and protect South Carolina

d)

Haven for Catholic refugees from England

2.

Why did King George II allow the Salzburgers to settle in Georgia?

a)

They were most of the debtors in English prisons

b)

They were considered "worthy poor"

c)

He needed to remove them from England

d)

they were anti Catholic and had supported the King's side during the English Civil War

3.

Why has access to water and water quality become important issues in Georgia?

a)

Pollution of our major rivers have left the water unusable

b)

Climate change has caused a reduction in rainfall in Georgia

c)

The building of damns in North Georgia has limited access for the rest of Georgia

d)

Population growth has increased demand on limited resources

4.

Which region of Georgia would you find the Okefenokee Swamp?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Piedmont

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Ridge and Valley

5.

The colonies are used as a source for food crops, raw materials and tobacco for England. In turn England uses the colonies as a market for finished products.

a)

Communism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Militarism

d)

Capitalism

6.

Why did James Oglethorpe have more influence in early Georgia than the other Trustees?

a)

Oglethorpe outranked the other Trustees

b)

Oglethorpe was the only Trustee to come to Georgia

c)

Oglethorpe owned the land of the Georgia Colony

d)

Tomochichi would only deal with Oglethorpe

7.

Why are Savannah and Brunswick important cities in Georgia?

a)

Both served as capitals of Georgia

b)

Both are port cities that allow for an efficient way to export goods overseas

c)

Both are located on the Fall Line

d)

Both are agricultural centers in Georgia

8.

In which region do the Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers begin?

a)

Appalachian Plateau

b)

RIdge and Valley

c)

Blue Ridge

d)

Coastal Plains

9.

Which Georgia region is know as the smallest region?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Ridge and Valley

10.

Georgia region known for it's textile industry (carpet)?

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Piedmont

d)

Appalachian Plateau

11.

What is the most populated region in Georgia?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Blue Ridge

12.

Which region contains the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest freshwater wetlands in North America?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Ridge and Valley

d)

Coastal Plains

13.

What are the three reasons for the founding of the Georgia Colony stated in the Charter of 1732?

a)

Gold, Glory, God

b)

Philanthropy, Economics, Mercantilism

c)

Philanthropy, Economics, Defense

d)

Economics, Defense, Expansion

14.

How was James Oglethorpe able to develop a good friendship between himself and Tomochichi?

a)

They had grown up together as children in the colony

b)

Tomochichi had served as ambassador to England

c)

Mary Musgrove acted as interpreter between the two

d)

James Oglethorpe spoke the Creek language

15.

What is the highest peak in Georgia?

a)

Stone Mountain

b)

Brasstown Bald

c)

Rock Eagle

d)

Etowah Indian Mounds

16.

Why did the English help the Salzburgers?

a)

They were Protestants seeking religious freedom in Georgia

b)

They were known for their military fighting

c)

They had experience in silk production

d)

They were debtors released from prison

17.

How did Georgia encourage settlers to stay during the Royal Period?

a)

Promised to make slavery illegal again

b)

Promised the Colonist independence in 10 years

c)

Provided strong Governors to oversee the colony

d)

Relaxed restrictions on land ownership and slavery

18.

How do we know so much about the Mississippian culture?

a)

Their written language was easily understood

b)

DeSoto's men kept journals during their expedition

c)

Mississippians kept journals of everything they did

d)

They frequently visited with Europeans

19.

What are Mississippian villages known as?

a)

Farm Towns

b)

Palisades

c)

Mound Towns

d)

Missions

20.

Which three European countries had economic interests in the Southeast?

a)

Britain, France, Russia

b)

Belgium, France, Spain

c)

Britain, France, Spain

d)

Britain, Italy, Spain

21.

In the years that followed the Trustee Period, Georgia experienced a rapid growth in ___

a)

silk production

b)

Spanish immigrants

c)

cotton production

d)

slave population

22.

Which region of Georgia would you find our most populous cities?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Appalachian Plateau

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

Blue Ridge

23.

Colonial Georgia goods and services (products)

a)

Wine Rice, Cotton, Silk, Tobacco

b)

Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco

c)

Wheat, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco

d)

Wine, Red Apples, Indigo, Silk, Turpentine

24.

Which region of the United States is Georgia located?

a)

Southwest

b)

North America

c)

Southeast

d)

Western

25.

Why was Hernando DeSoto able to kill thousands of Native Americans with such a small force?

a)

Attacks by the English had already severely weakened the Mississippians

b)

Mississippians did not understand war

c)

Spanish had superior weapons and armor

d)

Mississippians were always low on supplies

26.

Spanish Reasons for Exploration

a)

Gold, Glory, Goodtimes

b)

Gold Glamour, God

c)

Gold, Glory, God

d)

Increase fur trade

27.

Which BEST describes the hemisphere Georgia is located in?

a)

Sothern

b)

Northern

c)

North America

d)

Southeast

28.

What were the reason(s) for English exploration?

a)

Gold Glory God

b)

Establishing colonies

c)

Stopping Spanish expansion

d)

Religious freedom

29.

In the 1800's, why was the fall line the best place to located industries?

a)

Hydroelectric Power

b)

Easily defensible from Indian attacks

c)

to keep an eye on the Spanish in Florida

d)

Waterfalls along the fall line were a source of power

30.

What were the reason(s) for France's exploration of North America?

a)

Establish colonies

b)

Develop the fur trade

c)

Stop the Spanish from expanding

d)

Religious Freedom

31.

Which was the most successful reason for the founding of Georgia?

a)

Philanthropy

b)

Charity

c)

Economics

d)

Defense

32.

Native Americans that were mound builders, ruled by chiefdoms, had organized religion and trade networks. Present at the time Europeans arrived.

a)

Yamacraw

b)

Mississippian

c)

Creek

d)

Seminole

33.

Why did Mississippian culture decline after contact with Europeans?

a)

Mississippians were relocated west away from Europeans

b)

Europeans forced their culture on the Mississippians

c)

European diseases killed many Mississippians

d)

Creek Indians began to take over the Mississippians

34.
(SS8G1d) Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beach-goers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Blue Ridge
35.
Which route is showing the path traveled by explorer Hernando de Soto?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
36.

How does the Savannah River contribute to Georgia's economic growth?

a)

The Black River and Middle River feed into Savannah's National Wildlife Refuge.

b)

Because of its location, the Savannah River is one of the busiest ports for trade in the United States.

c)

The Savannah River forms the eastern boundary between Georgia and South Carolina that contributes growth.

d)

Since it is dammed in three places, the river forms Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond that contribute to growth.

37.

Which of these BEST explains the importance in Georgia history of the Charter of 1732?

a)

The charter was an agreement between the Spanish and Oglethorpe to establish the colony of Georgia.

b)

The Charter was an agreement between Spain and Britain to establish the colony of Georgia.

c)

The Charter was an agreement between the British government and James Oglethorpe to create a new colony on charity, economy, and defense.

d)

The charter was an agreement between Native Americans and James Oglethorpe to create a joint settlement in the Georgia colony.

38.

Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?

a)

De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians.

b)

De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe to the area.

c)

De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.

d)

De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton.

39.

After receiving this letter, how were the Trustees likely to feel about the settlers in their colony?

a)

Angry because it seems the Highland Scotts want slaves.

b)

Angry because it seems the Salzburgers are not working hard.

c)

Angry because the Malcontents seem to be breaking the colony's laws.

d)

Angry because the Jews seemed to be drinking too much.

40.

Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?

a)

Spain wanted to colonize and England wanted to take home wealth and riches.

b)

Spain wanted to send prisoners to North America and England wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.

c)

Spain wanted the fur trade business and England wanted to bring glory to King George.

d)

Spain wanted to convert Indians to Christianity and find gold/riches, while England desired to create wealth at home from natural resources.