WorksheetsGA Studies Cumulative Assessment #1 Study Guide
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
The state of Georgia is located in the ____________________ hemispheres.
Southern and Western
Southern and Eastern
Northern and Western
Northern and Eastern
The state of Georgia is located on the continent of ____________________.
Australia
Europe
South America
North America
The state of Georgia is located in the nation of ________________________.
Canada
The United States
France
The United Kingdom
The state of Georgia is located in the ____________________ region of the country.
Southeastern
Southwestern
Northeastern
Northwestern
In which two hemispheres is Georgia located?
A and C
A and D
B and C
B and D
On which continent is Georgia located?
A
B
C
D
In which nation is Georgia located?
A
B
C
D
In which region of the country is Georgia located?
A
B
C
D
E
Select the correct number for the Coastal Plain region of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
5
Select the correct number for the Valley and Ridge region of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
5
Select the correct number for the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
5
Select the correct number for the Piedmont region of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Appalachian Plateau region in Georgia?
Limited agriculture with apples, corn, and vegetables
Very limited agriculture with corn and soybeans
Cool temperatures with some snow in winter
Agriculture with peanuts, soybeans, and cotton
What economic contributions does the Appalachian Plateau region make to Georgia?
Forestry, coal mining, and limestone production
Paper production and commercial fishing
Textile and carpet manufacturing
Peanuts and cotton farming
Which of the following describes the agriculture in the Ridge and Valley region of Georgia?
Limited agriculture with apples, corn, and vegetables
Very limited agriculture with corn, wheat, cotton, and soybeans
Agriculture with peanuts, soybeans, and cotton
Extensive agriculture with peaches and pecans
What is one of the economic contributions of the Ridge and Valley region to Georgia?
Tourism, forestry, and coal mining
Paper production and commercial fishing
Textiles, carpets, and some mining
Peanuts and cotton farming
What is a major economic contribution of the Piedmont region besides agriculture?
Tourism and mining
Forestry and industrial production
Fishing and seafood
Textile and carpet production
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Blue Ridge region?
Very hot and steamy in summer
Cool temperatures with some snow in winter and a lot of rain
Warm temperatures with steamy hot summers
Very cold with heavy snowfall
What is a significant economic activity in the Coastal Plain region besides agriculture?
Forestry and industrial production
Paper production, commercial fishing/seafood, and tourism
Textile and carpet production
Tourism and mining
Select the correct number for the Appalachian Mountains on the map of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
Select the correct number for the Okefenokee Swamp on the map of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
Select the correct number for the Savannah River on the map of Georgia.
3
4
5
6
Select the correct number for the Fall Line on the map of Georgia.
3
4
5
6
Select the correct number for the Chattahoochee River on the map of Georgia.
1
2
3
4
Select the correct number for the Barrier Islands on the map of Georgia.
3
4
5
6
There are usually a large number of _______________ along the Fall Line in Georgia.
Waterfalls
Mountains
Deserts
Caves
One of the largest and healthiest freshwater ecosystems in the world is located in Georgia and is called the __________________.
Barrier Islands
Fall Line
Appalachian Plateau
Okefenokee Swamp
The Appalachian Mountains are very important to Georgia. One of the reasons is that __________________________________________.
They contribute to the economy of Georgia through tourism
They are a very young and rugged mountain range
Emeralds are mined in the mountains and sold to Georgia jewelry stores
They are very good for farming and growing crops
Part of the border between the states of Alabama and Georgia is formed by
The Savannah River
The Fall Line
The Appalachian Mountains
The Chattahoochee River
Part of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia is formed by
The Savannah River
The Fall Line
The Appalachian Mountains
The Chattahoochee River
One of the most important things about the Barrier Islands is that they
Are the largest man-made islands in the world
Are home to many wild donkeys and chickens
House a major nuclear reactor which provides electricity to Georgia
Protect the mainland of Georgia from strong winds and hurricanes
Georgia has two major coastal port cities; they are _____________________________.
Destin and Santa Rosa
Augusta and Macon
Albany and Columbus
Savannah and Brunswick
The Mississippian Culture began to develop when ________________ reached the Southeastern United States.
Football
Maize
Indigo
Railroads
The Mississippian Culture lasted from 800 CE and until __________________.
950 CE
1100 CE
1600 CE
2000 CE
The Mississippian people practiced ________________ and hunted local game for food.
Biophysics
Taxidermy
Soccer
Horticulture
The Mississippian people either made or traded for the things they needed (things like knives and __________________) .
Money
Power Tools
Paper
Bows and Arrows
The Mississippian people lived in villages near rivers and built ________________ homes for shelter.
Wattle and Daub
Stucco
Deer Hide
Underground
The Mississippian people built large ______________________.
Mounds
Castles
Pyramids
Temples
____________________ is a theory about money that says that a country should export more than it imports.
Mercantilism
Capitalism
Socialism
Liberalism
Which of the following is NOT a reason that England and its citizens established colonies in North America?
To build missions and convert the Native Americans to Catholicism
To create permanent colonies which could support mercantilism
To have religious freedom and practice their religion without government interference
To get a fresh start and a new life in a new place
Spain’s reasons for exploring and settling in North America were referred to as the “Three G’s.” These three G’s stood for
Guidance, Gumption, and Guts
Goodwill, Gratefulness, and Gratitude
Governance, Grandeur, and Gallantry
God, Gold, and Glory
When the Spanish explorer, Hernando DeSoto, came to America, he and his group accidentally brought some things which were harmful to the people and the environment. Among those things were
Pollution and weapons
Pigs and diseases
Radiation and chemicals
Technology and monopolies
The document that established the colony of Georgia was the
Golden Charter of Bern
Charter of 1732
Charter of Liberties
Atlantic Charter
The colony of Georgia was started for three reasons. These three reasons were
Defense, Adventure, and Fur Trading
Philanthropy, Fur Trading, and Missionary Work
Missionary Work, Economics, and Adventure
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
Goods produced in colonial Georgia included
Amber, Bamboo, and Acai Berries
Beef, Cheese, and Pine Nuts
Rice, Indigo, and Silk
Coffee, Cocoa, and Bananas
Service jobs in colonial Georgia included
Fishing and whaling
Printing and glass-blowing
Banking and real estate
Blacksmithing and farming
