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WorksheetsGA Studies Final Pt. 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which group of Indians were around when Europeans began exploring the state we now call Georgia?
Paleo
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian
How were Mississippian Indian towns governed/led?
Presidents
Governors
Chiefs
Mayors
Based on the map, which which group of Native Americans lived in the southern part of Georgia?
Cherokees
Creek
Which group of Native Americans lived in the Northern part of Georgia?
Cherokees
Creek
The Creeks and Cherokee Indians settled in villages near what physical feature?
Mountains
Lakes
Oceans
Rivers
How was Mississippian society organized?
It was a monarchy with strict rules of hereditary succession.
It was a chiefdom with a complex and hierarchical structure.
It was made up of small, nomadic clans.
It was an egalitarian, democratic society.
These religious communities were set up by the Spanish to help convert Native Americans to Christianity.
Spanish Missions
Mercantilism
Chert
Elites
This Spanish explorer and conquistador was drawn to the Americas by stories of "cities of gold."
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Amerigo Vespucci
What was the main cause of the decline in the Indian population after the arrival of Europeans?
warfare
disease
migration
slavery
Which feature borders the east of GA?
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Fall Line
Appalachian Mountains
Which feature borders the south eastern portion of GA?
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Fall Line
Appalachian Mountains
What feature separates the coastal plain from the piedmont?
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Fall Line
Appalachian Mountains
This landform is located in the Blue Ridge & is the tallest peak in GA.
Tallulah Gorge
Mt. Everest
Okefenokee Swamp
Brasstown Bald
Which was NOT one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
George Walton
Abraham Baldwin
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
How was Georgia affected by the French and Indian War?
Georgia's western border was moved back to the Chattahoochee river
Most of Georgia's settlements were destroyed by Indian attacks
The Creek and Cherokee were removed from Georgia
Georgia's western border expanded to the Mississippi River
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To encourage settlers to move west and settle new territory
To remove any trace of French settlement in the Ohio River Valley
To limit conflict with Native Americans by not allowing settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains
to provoke Indians into a war in order to take their land
How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Great Britain went into debt. Imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for the war.
Great Britain lost the war and was forced to give up territory in Canada
France was able to control the fur trade in the Ohio River Valley
The colonies were able to gain independence from Great Britain
Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts to the Declaration of Independence?
Declaration
Preamble
form of Government
Grievances
Why was Georgia at first reluctant to join the Revolution?
There was a large presence of British troops in Georgia
Georgia depended on trade and protection with Great Britain
Georgia was busy trying to remove Native Americans
Great Britain paid Georgia a large sum of money not to join
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
to commit treason against the Articles of Confederation
to revise all state governments
to grant new lands, taken from Native Americans to the Federal government
What were those colonists called that supported Great Britain?
Patriots
Scalawags
carpet baggers
Loyalist
What were those colonists called that supported the Revolution?
Patriot's
Cajuns
Redcoats
Loyalist
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
A tax to raise money to pay for Indian removal
Place a tax on all paper goods and products to help pay for the war
Law to establish a mail system in the colonies
A tax on all products coming from the colonies as punishment for the Boston Tea Party
The French and Indian War was a war between the French and ___________________.
Indians
British
Germans
Salzburgers
Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?
It was the first victory for the Patriots.
It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.
It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.
It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.
Who won the French and Indian War?
British
Spanish
French
Indians
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To serve as a preamble to the constitution
To dissolve the political connection between the colonies and the British
To demand that the colonist be given the same rights as Britain
To bring an end to the American Revolution peacefully
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.
Battle of Brier Creek
Battle of Kettle Creek
Battle of the Rice Boats
Siege of Savannah
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Lt. Governor
Governor
Majority Leader
Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the house?
Governor
Speaker of the House
Majority Leader
Lt. Governor
Georgia has ___________ branches of government.
1
2
3
4
What are two ways the Georgia constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar?
a. They both are the same age and length
They both have preambles and bill of rights
They both focus on city and county government
They both have been ratified and amended the same number of times
Which document contains a Preamble, 11 Articles, a Bill of Rights and Amendments
United States Constitution
Georgia State Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The freedom of speech, The right to bear arms and the freedom of the press are all considered....
citizen rights
citizen denials
citizen restrictions
citizen responsibilities
A resident of Georgia receives a notice that they will be serving on a jury. This is an example of a citizen's...
civil right
Sixth Amendment right
civic responsibility
First Amendment right
Which of these is a qualification for voting in a Georgia election?
pay state taxes
pass a literacy test
being born in Georgia
being eighteen years old
What is the purpose of the committee process in the Georgia General Assembly?
to lobby for special interests
to elect leaders of the legislature
to allow bills to be studied carefully
to ensure members of each political party vote the same way
The state of Georgia provides a variety of services for its citizens. What is the largest percentage of the state's budget spent on?
education
public safety
transportation
natural resources
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?
Senator and Governor
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Senator and House of Representative
House of Representative and Lt. Governor
Which official signs and vetoes bills, creates a state's budget and is the chief law enforcement official of the state?
legislator
governor
supreme court judge
sheriff
What is the name of Georgia's legislative branch?
General Assembly
Congress
Georgia Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Which person can vote in GA elections
Jimmy is 17 and a senior in high school. He was born in and lives in Augusta, GA.
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.
Kianna, 37, is a professor at USC Aiken. She resides in Augusta, GA. She was born in Columbia, SC.
Carl, 53, was born and raised in Evans, GA. He currently lives with his parents while on probation for committing a felony.
How often are elections held for either governors
Every 2 years
Every Christmas
Every 4th of July
Every 4 years
