Geography 1
On what continent is Georgia located on?
North America
What is the smallest of the 5 regions of Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
What is the name of the dominate culture in Georgia prior to colonization?
Mississippian
What two European powers set out to settle Georgia?
Spain and England
Who is the founder of Georgia?
James Oglethorpe
What region of the United States is Georgia located in?
Southeastern
What is river that creates the border between Georgia and South Carolina?
Savannah River
What was a major crop for indigenous cultures in Georgia before colonization?
Maize (corn)
What were the reasons for Spain exploration of North America
Gold, God, and Glory
Name two colonial era service jobs.
Blacksmiths, silversmiths, tailors, potters, and farmers
What is the climate like in the Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley Regions
(Hint: They are the same)
Cool temperatures with some snow in the winter
Name one of the Barrier Islands.
Tybee, Wassaw, Ossabaw, St. Catherine, Wolf, St. Simons, Jekyll, Cumberland
Name a weapon used by indigenous groups.
Bow and arrow, atlatl, spear, tomahawk.
Who was the Spanish explorer who came to Georgia?
Hernando De Soto
What is the founding document of the colony of Georgia?
The Charter of 1732
Outside of agriculture, what are the other economic contributions of the Piedmont region?
Forestry and Industrial Production
What geographic feature located in northern Georgia results in a large tourism industry in the region?
Appalachian Mountains
What are wattle and daub?
(Hint: What is each material?)
Wattle: Rods or stakes interlaced with twigs
Daub: Mud or clay
What were the main three diseases spread by Europeans that decimated the indigenous population?
Measles, smallpox, and influenza
What were three reasons for the foundation of the colony of Georgia?
Philanthropy, Defense, and Economics
What are 4 of 6 agricultural exports of the Costal Plain region?
Peanuts, peaches, soybeans, cotton, Vidalia onions, and pecans
What two states have take Georgia to court over access to its river?
Florida and Alabama
How long did the Mississippian Culture exist in the southeastern United States?
800 CE- 1600 CE
Where in Georgia did the Spanish set up their colonies?
The Barrier Islands
Who was responsible for managing the colony of Georgia?
The 21 Trustees