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Review Beginning of Year - H2

Total questions: 118

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
SS8G1a) All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.
a)
Mississippi
b)
Alabama
c)
Florida
d)
Tennessee
2.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what region of the United States?
a)
Midwest
b)
Northeast
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
3.
(SS8G1a) How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?
a)
1
b)
7
c)
4
d)
5
4.
(SS8G1b) Which of the following is the smallest physiographic region in Georgia?
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Ridge and Valley
5.
(SS8G1b) Which region is Georgia�s only source of coal?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
6.
(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?
a)
Brasstown Bald
b)
Stone Mountain
c)
Lookout Mountain
d)
Signal Moutain
7.
(SS8G1d) Weather patterns over an extended period of time are referred to as
a)
temperature patterns
b)
extended forecasts
c)
climate
8.
(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
9.
(SS8G1b) The Ridge and Valley region in Georgia is best known for
a)
Peaches
b)
Carpet and textiles
c)
Peanuts
d)
Veggies
10.
(SS8G1c) This freshwater marsh is located in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia.
a)
Everglades
b)
Ogeechee
c)
Okefenokee
11.
(SS8G1b) Site of the very 1st Gold rush, has the highest amount of annual rainfall, has the highest point (Brasstown Bald)
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Piedmont
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Blue Ridge
12.
(SS8G1c) What physical feature in Georgia built forts to protect Georgia from pirates and the Spanish, but now protects the interior of Georgia from bad weather and is popular for tourism?
a)
Barrier Islands
b)
Savannah River
c)
Chattahoochee
d)
Appalachian Mountains
13.
(SS8G1c) Borders GA and SC, Helps transport goods, Yamacraw Indians were settled here
a)
Barrier Islands
b)
Savannah River
c)
Chattahoochee
d)
Appalachian Mountains
14.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what country?
a)
United States
b)
North American
c)
Southeast
d)
Asia
15.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located on what continent?
a)
United States
b)
North American
c)
Southeast
d)
Asia
16.
What region is number 3?
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Piedmont
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Appalachian Plateau
17.
The "Fall Line" is the dividing point between which two geographic regions in Georgia?
a)
Blue Ridge and Piedmont
b)
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
c)
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
d)
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
18.
The blue line represents what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
19.
What region is this?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Blue Ridge
20.
This region has the largest population.
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Piedmont
c)
Blue Ridge Mountains
d)
Appalachian Plateau
21.
Why are employees more willing to relocate to GA?
a)
Temperate/Mild Climate
b)
Higher standard of living
c)
Higher cost of living
d)
Lowest taxes in the nation
22.
What are Georgia's four transportation systems?
a)
The interstate, the highway, the railroad, and the airport.
b)
The interstate, the railroad, the deepwater ports. 
c)
The interstate, Hartsfield Jackson Airport, the railroads, and deepwater ports. 
23.
What major role do the transportation systems in Georgia play in Georgia's economy?
a)
The transportation allows Georgians to get around easier
b)
The transportation systems allow Georgia to trade with other countries and provide jobs. 
c)
The transportation systems help Georgians stay cool. 
24.
Why is Georgia considered the major transportation hub of the South?
a)
Georgia's transportation channels allows access to most of the United States. 
b)
Georgia has a lot of forms of transportation. 
c)
Georgia's transportation is modern. 
25.
Why is Hartsfield Jackson Airport so important to Georgia's economy?
a)
It is the world's busiest airport and it brings in over $23.5 billion a year.
b)
It has been around for years. 
c)
It uses a lot of fuel which is costly. 
26.
The deepwater ports in Georgia bring in about 80% of the goods for the state. Where are they located?
a)
Augusta and Savannah
b)
Savannah and Brunswick
c)
Brunswick and Augusta
27.
Which form of transportation in Georgia historically was used the most? 
a)
Railroads
b)
Airport
c)
Highway system
28.
Which forms of transportation would be best used for international travel?
a)
Interstate highway system and railroad. 
b)
Deepwater ports and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. 
c)
Hartsfield-Jackson airport, and railroad.
29.
Prior to the creation of railroads, trade was conducted along the Savannah River. Which form of transportation would this fall under?
a)
Interstate Highway
b)
Deepwater Ports
c)
Railroads
30.
Which form of transportation allows truck drivers easy access up the road?
a)
Railroads
b)
Deepwater ports
c)
Interstate highway system
31.

What are Georgia’s four modes of transportation?

a)

Rail, Helicopter, Submarine, Dirtbike

b)

Rail, Water, Road, Air

c)

Time Travel, Spaceship, Bike, Walking

d)

Moose, 4-wheeler, Road, Jet

32.

transportation that involves more than one form of carrier, such as truck and rail, or truck, ship and rail.

a)

Intermodal

b)

Extramodal

c)

Non-modal

d)

Too Much Dang Work

33.

What is Georgia known for being?

a)

The helicopter capitol of the world

b)

Having the scariest roads in the South

c)

Too large to travel by bike.

d)

“transportation hub” of the southeast.

34.

What is the busiest airport in the nation?

a)

LAX

b)

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

c)

O'Hare International

d)

LaGuardia Airport

35.

These two ports are governed and operated by the Georgia Ports Authority.

a)

Atlanta and Macon

b)

Svannah and Milledgeville

c)

Savannah and Brunswick

d)

Columbus and Brunswick

36.

Someone who takes a risk to produce new goods and services to start a business.

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Buisnessman

c)

Investor

d)

Producer

37.

States with large number of entrepreneurs have a high number of jobs which create a positive economic impact on the state.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which industry in Georgia is ranked 4th in the nation and has an economic impact of close to $5.1 billion?

a)

Agricultural Industry

b)

Entertainment Industry

c)

Food Industry

d)

Hotel Industry

39.

Georgia ranks #1 in_________.

a)

Computer Technology

b)

Car Parts

c)

Areospace Technology

d)

Toilet Paper Production

40.

What is the money one regularly earns through employment?

a)

Income

b)

Benefits

c)

PTO

d)

Chocolate Coins

41.

The lowest wage permitted by law

a)

Low Wage Law

b)

Minimum Wage

c)

Maximum Wage

d)

Hourly Employee

42.

A plan for what to spend and what to save.

a)

Budget

b)

Spending Spree

c)

Debt

d)

Savings Account

43.

A loan of money toward the purchase of something one cannot afford out-of-pocket.

a)

Debt

b)

Credit

c)

Income

d)

Budget

44.

Where is Georgia located on the map?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

45.

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.

46.

Which river provides water for residents of Augusta?

a)

Oconee River

b)

Savannah River

c)

Ocmulgee River

d)

Chattahoochee River

47.

Who issued the Proclamation of 1763 and why was the Proclamation issued?

a)

The Proclamation was issued by the Spanish to forbid the British and American colonists from taking their lands.

b)

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the French to forbid selling and settling of land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

c)

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British to forbid colonists from selling or settling land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

d)

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the Creek Indians to make clear the expectations of the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

48.

Which of the following took place as Georgia transitioned from the Trustee Period into the Royal Period in colonial Georgia?

a)

In 1756 John Reynolds extended the ban on slavery in Georgia for 10 more years.

b)

In 1755 the House of Assembly limited private ownership of land.

c)

In 1754 male property owners in Georgia voted for elected officials to serve in local government.

d)

In the summer of 1751 the Spanish attacked the colony and captured lands in south Georgia.

49.

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.

50.

Why were many of the man made lakes in Georgia created?

a)

to increase production of hydroelectric power

b)

to provide additional defense against the Spanish

c)

to make steam boat transportation more affordable

d)

to help Georgia win its 2017 Supreme Court case against Florida

51.

If you were graduating college and wanted to be able to find a job in Georgia in the fastest growing industry with the best pay, which industry should you choose?

a)

agriculture

b)

entertainment

c)

service

d)

technology

52.

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.

53.

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.

54.

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.

55.
Hernando de Soto and his soldiers often treated Native Americans harshly during the Spanish quest for
a)
food and drink.
b)
fame and power.
c)
gold and silver.
d)
rivers and trials.
56.
Which route is showing the path traveled by explorer Hernando de Soto?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
57.
Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration of the "New World"?
a)
"God, glory, and gold"
b)
"Salt, silk, and spices"
c)
"Rum, slaves, and molasses"
d)
"Trade, silver, and jewels"
58.
What impact did European contact have on Native American population between 1500 and 1620?
a)
population increased
b)
population decreased
c)
population remained stagnant
d)
population showed no changes
59.
Had advanced systems of agriculture; were able to grow corn, beans, squash, and pumpkins.
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Woodland
d)
Mississippian
60.

What was the first dominant crop that the early Mississippians grew?

a)

Tomatoes

b)

Corn

c)

Tobacco

61.

The Mississippian Indians planted crops in separate individual fields.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Where were most Indian settlements located?

a)

Open Fields

b)

In the woods

c)

Near water sources

d)

On state boundary lines

63.

Mississippian earth mounds were dedicated to religious and social activity.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What kind of weapons did the Mississippian Indians use when hunting?

a)

bow and arrows

b)

knives

c)

All of the above

65.

After coming into contact with Hernando DeSoto, the Mississippians reorganized into the Creek and River tribes.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Which is a reason for Spain's interest in the New World?

a)

Creating colonies

b)

Spreading Christianity

c)

Looking for food

d)

Fleeing persecution

67.

Spain came to Spain for the 3 G's: God, Gold, Glory

a)

True

b)

False

68.

England settled in North America to

a)

support their policy of mercantilism

b)

find gold

c)

develop relationships with the Indians

69.

Mercantilism is an economic policy where a country exports more than they import.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

England would send the colonies raw materials, and the colonies would then sell finished goods back to England.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

What European explorer in Georgia is directly responsible for the devastation of American Indians?

a)

Samuel de Champlain

b)

Hernando DeSoto

c)

John Cabot

d)

Francisco Coronado

72.

The American Indians were exposed to many deadly disease by the Europeans.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Hernando DeSoto found the gold that he set out to find in Georgia.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

The least successful Spanish Colonization attempt was the "Mission Period"

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Spanish missions were located near Mississippian towns so.....

a)

they could overtake them

b)

DeSoto could take their gold

c)

priests could convert the Indians to Christianity

76.

The Spanish Missions were established along the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Where did DeSoto start his exploration?

a)

South Carolina

b)

Georgia

c)

North Carolina

d)

Florida

78.
The Georgia colony allowed Jews and Protestants but not Catholics.
a)
True
b)
False
79.
What was the name of the first settlement founded by British settlers in Georgia?
a)
Atlanta
b)
Augusta
c)
Macon
d)
Savannah
80.
Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?
a)
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
b)
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
c)
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
d)
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.
81.
Mary Musgrove was James Oglethorpe's _________________.
a)
business partner
b)
interpreter
c)
housekeeper
d)
wife
82.
Why did King George II agree to grant Oglethorpe a charter to found Georgia?
a)
He believed it would help Britain economically while providing protection for the other southern colonies.
b)
He knew a revolution was coming and wanted a colony loyal to the Crown.
c)
He was against slavery and would not allow it in Georgia.
d)
The trustees promised the king that Georgia would be founded as a royal colony.
83.
James Oglethorpe is BEST described as _________________.
a)
a businessman who wanted to establish plantations in Georgia
b)
a member of Parliament (opposed to slavery) who wanted to establish a colony for debtors
c)
a royal governor who finally convinced the king to make Georgia a royal colony
d)
a slaveowner who introduced Africans to Georgia
84.
Those who were selected to settle the colony of Georgia were required to ________________.
a)
bring their own farm tools with them
b)
have served time in debtors' prison
c)
only sell their land to another Englishman
d)
use a portion of their land to grow mulberry trees
85.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for settling Georgia?
a)
Charity
b)
Defense
c)
Economics
d)
Religion
86.
In the early years of the colony, what was one reason the colonists were dissatisfied with the policies of the trustees who governed colonial Georgia? The colonists
a)
could not own slaves.
b)
were not allowed to read books. 
c)
were not allowed to practice their religion.
d)
could not pay the high taxes required of them.
87.
The Georgia Salzburgers first arrived in the colony with support from King George II and the Georgia Trustees because the Salzburgers
a)
wanted to do explorations and make maps of the colony.
b)
saw an opportunity for free farmland in the new colony.
c)
were expelled from their homes because of their religion.
d)
were known for the excellent military and fighting skills.
88.
In early Georgia history, John Reynolds was the first
a)
settler.
b)
explorer.
c)
Court Judge.
d)
Royal Governor.
89.
The city of Savannah was founded by the British in 1733. Which number represents Savannah?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
90.
Who is being described in by these statements?
a)
Sequoyah
b)
Tomochichi
c)
Mary Musgrove
d)
James Oglethorpe
91.
Which policies would have received the MOST support from Georgia's "Malcontents"?
a)
policies that would allow trade with the Spanish in St. Augustine.
b)
policies that would prohibit settlers of the Catholic faith from settling in the colony.
c)
policies that would allow the use and manufacture of alcohol and ownership of slaves.
d)
policies that would prohibit Creek and Cherokee Indians from owning land in the backcountry.
92.
Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?
a)
England wanted to get rid of debtors permanently.
b)
The homeless would readily come to the New World.
c)
The poor were mostly well-educated people who had fallen on hard times.
d)
Oglethorpe had a friend who died in debtors' prison.
93.
Georgia's Charter of 1732 did NOT include a provision that _____________.
a)
banned liquor in the colony
b)
gave the king of England control of the colony
c)
guaranteed every settler his day in court with a lawyer to settle differences
d)
prohibited Catholics from becoming colonists
94.
Which of the following is a reason why the British wanted to establish the colony of Georgia?
a)
to sell slaves to the Spanish
b)
to have a place from which to attack the Spanish in South Carolina
c)
to provide a safe place for the Catholics
d)
to produce silk and other products they normally had to import
95.
Who would have been most opposed to slavery?
a)
Alexander Stephens
b)
James Oglethorpe
c)
John Reynolds
d)
malcontents
96.
Who was the chief of the Yamacraw Indians and gave land to start Savannah?
a)
James Oglethrope
b)
Tomochichi
c)
Mary Musgrove
d)
King George II
97.
Who was the king of England when the colonists were settling GA?
a)
King George II
b)
King Henry VIII
c)
King Leo
d)
King 
King George v
98.
This person was a member of Parliment who wanted to establish a colony for the poor and debtors.
a)
King George II
b)
Mary Musgrove
c)
James Oglethorpe
d)
Sir James Wright
99.
Which city is the center of trade near a river and the coast, it was founded by James Oglethorpe?
a)
Atanta
Atlanta
b)
Darien
c)
New Ebenezer
d)
Savannah
100.
Which statement would a Malcontent most likely have said?
a)
If I own the land, then I should be able to sell the land to who I want.
b)
Slavery is wrong and we do not need slaves.
c)
We love Oglethorpe and the Trustees.
d)
Do not allow slaves in Georgia.
101.
Why was the Battle of Bloody Marsh important?
a)
It ended the war with the Native Americans
b)
It ended the threat of the Spainish invading GA
c)
It started the Spainish invasion of GA
d)
It started the war with the Native Americans
102.
Which group of people were looking for religious freedom and started the town of New Ebenezer?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontnets
d)
Trustees
103.
Which group of people settled in Darien, were brave soldiers, and defeated the Spainish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontents
d)
Trustees
104.
Which royal governer was the first and was unpopular with the colonists?
a)
Henry Ellis
b)
James Wright
c)
John Reynolds
d)
James Oglethorpe
105.
Why was Georgia considered a buffer colony?
a)
to provide military protection between English and Spainish
b)
to have a colony for the poor
c)
to have an outpost for pirates to find shelter
d)
to have new farms to grow new crops 
106.
What document is the information below describing:  
Board of 21 Trustees to govern the colony.
King George II starts the 13th American colony.
Freedom of religion to all except Catholics.
a)
Charter of 1732
b)
Magna Carta 1215
c)
Charter of 1752
d)
US Constitution 1787
107.
Who was the translator and interpreter between the English and the Native Americans?
a)
Mary Musgrove
b)
Pocohontas
c)
Tomochichi
d)
James Wright
108.
Which was NOT a rule during the trustee period in Georgia?
a)
No hard liquor
b)
No religious ceremonies
c)
No slavery
d)
No selling of land
109.
What was the name given to the people who complained about the trustee's policies?
a)
the malcontents
b)
the whiners
c)
the instigators
d)
the aggravators
110.
Who was the first Royal Governor of Georgia?
a)
Robert Castell
b)
John Reynolds
c)
Robert Montgomery
d)
Henry Ellis
111.
After Georgia became a Royal Colony, ______ controlled Georgia.
a)
James Ogelthorpe
b)
People living in Geogia
c)
The Highland Scots
d)
The King of England
112.
Which was NOT an area of discontent in Georgia?
a)
slavery
b)
voting rights
c)
sale of rum
d)
land ownership
113.
Which term was used to describe those who complained about the policies of the trustees?
a)
rebels
b)
objectors
c)
dissidents
d)
malcontents
114.
One of the reasons Georgia was created was to be a buffer colony.  This meant that Georgia was
a)
a military protective zone between the English and Spanish settlements.
b)
an outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons.
c)
an agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plants.
d)
a colony for settlement by the poor.
115.
Which of the following did NOT apply to the Trustees?
a)
They could not own land.
b)
They were well paid for their work with the Georgia colony.
c)
They could not hold political office.
d)
They could pass no laws.
116.
Which original reason for settling the new colony was forgotten about?
a)
settling debtors
b)
searching for gold
c)
establishing schools for orphans
d)
growing vegetables and fruits to ship back to England
117.
Which policy were the Highland Scots opposed to?
a)
permitting slavery
b)
trading with the French
c)
trading with the Spainish
d)
giving women the right to vote
118.
Who were the malcontents in early GA colony?
a)
The trustees
b)
the Highland Scots
c)
the families of GA
d)
people who were unhappy and complaining constantly

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