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GA Studies Final Pt. 1

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which group of Indians were around when Europeans began exploring the state we now call Georgia?

a)

Paleo

b)

Archaic

c)

Woodland

d)

Mississippian

2.

How were Mississippian Indian towns governed/led?

a)

Presidents

b)

Governors

c)

Chiefs

d)

Mayors

3.

Based on the map, which which group of Native Americans lived in the southern part of Georgia?

a)

Cherokees

b)

Creek

4.

Which group of Native Americans lived in the Northern part of Georgia?

a)

Cherokees

b)

Creek

5.

The Creeks and Cherokee Indians settled in villages near what physical feature?

a)

Mountains

b)

Lakes

c)

Oceans

d)

Rivers

6.

How was Mississippian society organized?

a)

It was a monarchy with strict rules of hereditary succession.

b)

It was a chiefdom with a complex and hierarchical structure.

c)

It was made up of small, nomadic clans.

d)

It was an egalitarian, democratic society.

7.

These religious communities were set up by the Spanish to help convert Native Americans to Christianity.

a)

Spanish Missions

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Chert

d)

Elites

8.

This Spanish explorer and conquistador was drawn to the Americas by stories of "cities of gold."

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernando de Soto

d)

Amerigo Vespucci

9.

What was the main cause of the decline in the Indian population after the arrival of Europeans?

a)

warfare

b)

disease

c)

migration

d)

slavery

10.

Which feature borders the east of GA?

a)

Savannah River

b)

Chattahoochee River

c)

Fall Line

d)

Appalachian Mountains

11.

Which feature borders the south eastern portion of GA?

a)

Barrier Islands

b)

Chattahoochee River

c)

Fall Line

d)

Appalachian Mountains

12.

What feature separates the coastal plain from the piedmont?

a)

Savannah River

b)

Chattahoochee River

c)

Fall Line

d)

Appalachian Mountains

13.

This landform is located in the Blue Ridge & is the tallest peak in GA.

a)

Tallulah Gorge

b)

Mt. Everest

c)

Okefenokee Swamp

d)

Brasstown Bald

14.
How many regions does Georgia have?
a)
3
b)
10
c)
5
d)
4
15.
Atlanta is located in the ______________ region. 
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian
16.
The _________ is Georgia's largest region.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Piedmont
d)
Valley and Ridge
17.

Which was NOT one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

a)

George Walton

b)

Abraham Baldwin

c)

Lyman Hall

d)

Button Gwinnett

18.

How was Georgia affected by the French and Indian War?

a)

Georgia's western border was moved back to the Chattahoochee river

b)

Most of Georgia's settlements were destroyed by Indian attacks

c)

The Creek and Cherokee were removed from Georgia

d)

Georgia's western border expanded to the Mississippi River

19.

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

To encourage settlers to move west and settle new territory

b)

To remove any trace of French settlement in the Ohio River Valley

c)

To limit conflict with Native Americans by not allowing settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

to provoke Indians into a war in order to take their land

20.

How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

a)

Great Britain went into debt. Imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for the war.

b)

Great Britain lost the war and was forced to give up territory in Canada

c)

France was able to control the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley

d)

The colonies were able to gain independence from Great Britain

21.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts to the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Declaration

b)

Preamble

c)

form of Government

d)

Grievances

22.

Why was Georgia at first reluctant to join the Revolution?

a)

There was a large presence of British troops in Georgia

b)

Georgia depended on trade and protection with Great Britain

c)

Georgia was busy trying to remove Native Americans

d)

Great Britain paid Georgia a large sum of money not to join

23.

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

a)

To revise the Articles of Confederation

b)

to commit treason against the Articles of Confederation

c)

to revise all state governments

d)

to grant new lands, taken from Native Americans to the Federal government

24.

What were those colonists called that supported Great Britain?

a)

Patriots

b)

Scalawags

c)

carpet baggers

d)

Loyalist

25.

What were those colonists called that supported the Revolution?

a)

Patriot's

b)

Cajuns

c)

Redcoats

d)

Loyalist

26.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

a)

A tax to raise money to pay for Indian removal

b)

Place a tax on all paper goods and products to help pay for the war

c)

Law to establish a mail system in the colonies

d)

A tax on all products coming from the colonies as punishment for the Boston Tea Party

27.

The French and Indian War was a war between the French and ___________________.

a)

Indians

b)

British

c)

Germans

d)

Salzburgers

28.

Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?

a)

It was the first victory for the Patriots.

b)

It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.

c)

It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.

d)

It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.

29.

Who won the French and Indian War?

a)

British

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Indians

30.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

To serve as a preamble to the constitution

b)

To dissolve the political connection between the colonies and the British

c)

To demand that the colonist be given the same rights as Britain

d)

To bring an end to the American Revolution peacefully

31.

Which battle was a victory for the outnumbered Patriots in Georgia when they attacked and defeated Loyalists camped at a creek? The Patriots' spirits were boosted and supplies restocked after their victory.

a)

Battle of Brier Creek

b)

Battle of Kettle Creek

c)

Battle of the Rice Boats

d)

Siege of Savannah

32.
Why do people form political parties?
a)
to associate with voters with shared political interests
b)
in order to vote in general elections
c)
in order to run for political office
d)
to remove candidates from office
33.
Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the GA Constitution?
a)
Amendments
b)
Preamble
c)
Court Case Summaries
d)
Articles
34.
According to the system of checks and balances, the judicial branch has the power to..
a)
appoint judges
b)
impeach the Governor
c)
declare a law unconstitutional
d)
confirm appointments to the supreme court
35.
What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles?
a)
checks & balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
federalism
d)
democracy
36.
What 3 principles are included in the Georgia motto and it's Pledge to the Flag? 
a)
wisdom, justice, moderation
b)
moderation, partnership, justice
c)
life, liberty, freedom
d)
wisdom, security, tolerance
37.
What financial responsibility (requirement) does a citizen have to the Federal and State Governments?
a)
pay debt
b)
pay taxes
c)
buy items on credit
d)
contribution to political partys
38.
Which of the following is an example of how the Executive branch can "check" the power of the Legislative branch?
a)
by interpreting laws
b)
by impeaching member of the General Assembly
c)
By vetoing an bill passed by the General Assembly
d)
By proposing Constitutional amendments.
39.
According to the principle of Separation of Powers, what is major role of the executive branch?
a)
write laws
b)
impeach the governor
c)
enforce (carry out) laws
d)
interpret laws
40.
What branch can declare the President's actions unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
All Three Branches
41.
Which of the following is NOT a voting qualification?
a)
18 years old
b)
U.S. citizen
c)
Resident of County You Vote
d)
Live in America for 30 years
42.
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
a)
To make Laws
b)
To understand laws
c)
To protect the president
d)
To enforce laws
43.
What are 2 major parties in the US?
a)
Progressive & Reform
b)
Green & Libertarian 
c)
Republican & Democratic
d)
Constitution & Independent 
44.
How many articles are in Georgia's state constitution?
a)
7
b)
20
c)
10
d)
11
45.
How many state constitutions has Georgia had since 1777?
a)
2
b)
10
c)
12
d)
15
46.
Which of these people CAN'T vote in Georgia's elections?
a)
Currently serving jail time for felony
b)
20 years old
c)
People say they are crazy
d)
felon off of probation
47.
Does Georgia's constitution include a Bill of Rights?
a)
Yes
b)
No
48.
When was Georgia's first constitution written?
a)
1839
b)
1777
c)
1678
d)
1983
49.
The Executive Branch __________ laws.
a)
Enforces
b)
Understands
c)
controls
d)
Rewrites
50.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

Lt. Governor

b)

Governor

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Speaker of the House

51.

Who is the leader of the house?

a)

Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Majority Leader

d)

Lt. Governor

52.

Georgia has ___________ branches of government.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

53.

What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?

a)

a. They both are the same age and length

b)

They both have preambles and bill of rights

c)

They both focus on city and county government

d)

They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times

54.

Which document contains a Preamble, 11 Articles, a Bill of Rights and Amendments

a)

United States Constitution

b)

Georgia State Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

55.

The freedom of speech, The right to bear arms and the freedom of the press are all considered....

a)

citizen rights

b)

citizen denials

c)

citizen restrictions

d)

citizen responsibilities

56.

A resident of Georgia receives a notice that they will be serving on a jury. This is an example of a citizen's...

a)

civil right

b)

Sixth Amendment right

c)

civic responsibility

d)

First Amendment right

57.

Which of these is a qualification for voting in a Georgia election?

a)

pay state taxes

b)

pass a literacy test

c)

being born in Georgia

d)

being eighteen years old

58.

What is the purpose of the committee process in the Georgia General Assembly?

a)

to lobby for special interests

b)

to elect leaders of the legislature

c)

to allow bills to be studied carefully

d)

to ensure members of each political party vote the same way

59.

The state of Georgia provides a variety of services for its citizens. What is the largest percentage of the state's budget spent on?

a)

education

b)

public safety

c)

transportation

d)

natural resources

60.

Which office requires the official to be at least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 15 years and a Georgia citizen for six years?

a)

Senator and Governor

b)

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

c)

Senator and House of Representative

d)

House of Representative and Lt. Governor

61.

Which official signs and vetoes bills, creates a state's budget and is the chief law enforcement official of the state?

a)

legislator

b)

governor

c)

supreme court judge

d)

sheriff

62.

What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Georgia Supreme Court

d)

Department of Justice

63.

Which person can vote in GA elections

a)

Jimmy is 17 and a senior in high school. He was born in and lives in Augusta, GA.

b)

Lani, 19, was born in Italy. Her parents moved to Georgia when she was 5. She plans on moving back to Italy after college since she is a citizen of Italy.

c)

Kianna, 37, is a professor at USC Aiken. She resides in Augusta, GA. She was born in Columbia, SC.

d)

Carl, 53, was born and raised in Evans, GA. He currently lives with his parents while on probation for committing a felony.

64.
Which of the following is needed to override the Governor's veto?
a)
2/3 of the votes from the House and Senate.
b)
2/3 of the Senate
c)
2/3 of the House
d)
Majority vote. 
65.

How often are elections held for either governors

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every Christmas

c)

Every 4th of July

d)

Every 4 years

66.
SS8G1a) All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.
a)
Mississippi
b)
Alabama
c)
Florida
d)
Tennessee
67.
(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
68.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what country?
a)
United States
b)
North American
c)
Southeast
d)
Asia
69.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located on what continent?
a)
United States
b)
North American
c)
Southeast
d)
Asia
70.
What region is number 3?
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Piedmont
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Appalachian Plateau