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WorksheetsGeorgia Studies: Unit 1 Test (Pierce)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Use the map to answer the question- Where is the state of Georgia located?
in the Southern and Western Hemispheres
in the Northern and Western Hemispeheres
in the Southern and Eastern Hemispeheres
in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres
Which geographic feature is circled on the map?
the Appalachian Mountains
the barrier islands
the fall line
the Okefenokee Swamp
This region of Georgia contains the highest elevation in the state.
This area also receives the most rainfall of any of the regions.
Which geographic region is being described?
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
In what way are the climates of the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain regions of Georgia similar?
Both experience hot summers
Both experience harsh, cold winters
Both typically receive small amounts of rainfall during the summer
Both typically receive large amounts of snowfall during the winter
Look at the map of the five regions of Georgia. Then answer the question that follows.
Which Statement about the economy of the five regions is correct?
Regions 1, 2, and 3 represent the agricultural heartland of the state
Regions 4 and 5 represent the center of oil production in the state
Historically, the mining industry has been very important to the development of regions 1, 2, and 3
Historically, the textile industry has been very important to the development of regions 4 and 5
Last summer, Jaden and his family vacationed in Georgia. They first visited friends in Atlanta. Then they went hiking and camping near the origin of the Chattahoochee River. Before heading home, Jaden and his family decided to spend a few days relaxing on Georgia's white sand beaches.
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
The Chattahoochee River serves as one of the primary water sources for millions of Georgians living in which region of the state?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Why did the Fall Line become even more important to Georgians as the state industrialized?
The area surrounding the Fall Line was home to the first large manufacturing facilities in the state.
The area surrounding the Fall Line contained enough natural gas to power factories throughout the state
The waterfalls found along the Fall Line provided a source of hydropower for the cities established along it.
The rivers found along the Fall line were the only shipping routes to Tennessee and South Carolina
Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of Georgia is NOT correct?
It consists primarily of hills and valleys
It is located north of the Coastal Plain region
It is the most heavily populated region in the state
It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter
Which statement correctly contrasts the Ridge and Valley and the Coastal Plain regions of Georgia?
The Ridge and Valley has excellent soil for farming, whereas the soil in the Coastal Plain is dry and sandy
The Ridge and Valley has some farmland, whereas the Coastal Plain is the state's main agricultural area
Most people in the Ridge and Valley farm for a living, while most people in the Coastal Plain work in factories
Most people in the Ridge and Valley are subsistence farmers, while most people in the Coastal Plain are miners
Which statement correctly contrasts the Appalachian Plateau and Piedmont regions of Georgia?
There are many jobs available in the Appalachian Plateau region and very few economic opportunities in the Piedmont region
Most of Georgia's biggest cities are in the Appalachian Plateau region and the population density in the Piedmont region is very low
Most people in the Appalachian Plateau region work in lumber yards, which most people in the Piedmont region work in the tourism industry
The Appalachian Plateau region is small and cannot support a large population, which the Piedmont region is large and supports a huge population
Which statement correctly compares the Appalachian Plateau and Valley and Ridge regions of Georgia?
The Valley and Ridge region is situated at a lower elevation than the Appalachian Plateau region
The Valley and Ridge region has a much milder year-round climate than the Appalachian Plateau region
The growing season is much shorter in the Valley and Ridge region than it is in the Appalachian Plateau region
The land in the Valley and Ridge region is used mainly for pasture, while farming is more common in the Appalachian Plateau region
What was the Mississippian Indian culture in Georgia like at the time of the arrival of the Europeans?
They were nomadic and traveled in small groups, feeding themselves by hunting and gathering
They lived in small tents of a few families and fed themselves by farming and raising livestock
They were nomadic and traveled in large groups, feeding themselves by farming and raising livestock
They lived in large, organized towns and fed themselves by farming as well as hunting and gathering
Which statements about the Mississippian Indians are correct? Select the TWO correct answers.
They mainly lived in pueblos
They lived in large mound towns
They were largely a nomadic people
Their villages were ruled by a king
Their villages were organized as chiefdoms
How did the Mississippians (American Indians) obtain most of their food when the Europeans arrived in the mid-1500s?
They moved from hunting and gathering to agriculture
They raised their own animals
They hunted whales and then moved to planting
They hunted buffalo
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 statement shows how mounds were used in Mississippian society?
as dumping grounds for the settlement's garbage
as foundations for the homes of strong leaders
as defensive barriers to protect the settlement
as a center for trade amongst other tribes
The Mississippians used palisades or fencing to surround their village. This suggests...
they protected themselves from attack from other tribes and explorers
they wanted a decorative fence surrounding their villages
they were trying to stop flooding from the river
they used them to grow crops
Which is an example of weapons made by the Mississippian Indians for hunting?
wattle and daub sticks
knives made from chert
shell beads
rifles
What was Mississippian society like in Georgia when the Europeans arrived?
The Mississippians lived in wooden longhouses that provided shelter for several families
The Mississippians were nomadic and rarely spent more than one season in a given region
the Mississippians made wattle and daub homes and organized them around central plazas
The Mississippians built their homes on stilts to keep them above the swamps in which they lived
