WorksheetsSS8G1 SS8H1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where is the state of Georgia located?
in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres
in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres
in the Northern and Western Hemispheres
in the Southern and Western Hemispheres
Where did the first Europeans to come to Georgia typically settle? Why?
They typically settled near rivers along which American Indians had established trading posts.
They typically settled near the swamps of southern Georgia due to the lack of rainfall in other regions.
They typically settled on the barrier islands due to the lack of resources in mainland Georgia.
They typically settled in Georgia's mountainous region to isolate themselves from American Indians.
Look at the map of the United States. Then answer the question that follows.
I
II
III
IV
Georgia is located in which of the continents labeled on this map?
I
II
III
IV
Today, access to water and water quality are important issues in Georgia because
the fishing industry has long been among the most profitable enterprises in the state.
the state lacks environmental regulations that would prevent water pollution.
limits on other forms of energy production have made the state reliant on hydropower.
continued population growth has increased demand for limited water resources.
The areas highlighted on the map are MOST commonly referred to as Georgia's
barrier reefs.
barrier islands.
barrier islands.
Atlantic sandbars.
Which major geographic feature covers the shaded portion of the map?
the Vidalia Uplands
the Piedmont Plateau
the Providence Canyon
the Appalachian Mountains
Which statements about the Mississippian Indians are correct? Select all that apply.
They mainly lived in pueblos.
They lived in large mound towns.
They were largely a nomadic people.
Their villages were ruled by a single king.
Their villages were organized as chiefdoms.
Which region does numeral I represent?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
What did the development of agriculture allow the Mississippian Indians to do?
reduce conflicts between rival communities
build new types of weapons and tools
establish large permanent settlements
create a complex religious belief system
Which American Indian culture was the first to encounter Europeans in Georgia?
Archaic
Mississippian
Paleo
Woodland
In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Why were the locations marked on the map important to the early economic success of the Georgia Colony?
They enabled artisans to interact with local American Indians and sell their wares.
They provided an efficient means of exporting agricultural goods overseas.
They provided hydroelectricity necessary for powering manufacturing facilities.
They enabled businesses to acquire necessary finished goods from inland areas.
Which statement about Jaden and his family's vacation is correct?
They began their visit to Georgia in the Piedmont region, before traveling to the Blue Ridge region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Blue Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Piedmont region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal Plain region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Blue Ridge region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Valley and Ridge region, before traveling to the Piedmont region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.
