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In which hemisphere is Georgia located?
Northern and Western
On which continent is Georgia located?
North America
Which ocean borders Georgia to the east?
Atlantic Ocean
Which is a natural boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain and is useful for mills?
Fall Line
Which geographic region of Georgia is most important for farming peanuts and cotton due to its warm climate and fertile soil?
Coastal Plain
Which physical feature provided protection from storms and invasions along Georgia’s coast?
Barrier Islands
Who was the Spanish explorer that led the first expedition through Georgia in 1540?
A. Francisco Pizarro
B. Christopher Columbus
C. Hernando de Soto
D. Juan Ponce de León
C. Hernando de Soto
Which river forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina?
Savannah River
Which Georgia region contains the highest mountains in the state?
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Which physical feature is a large freshwater wetland that is rich in biodiversity?
Okefenokee Swamp
Which of the following is a source of water and transportation and is vital to Atlanta’s growth?
Chattahoochee River
Why is the Ridge and Valley region less developed agriculturally compared to the Coastal Plain?
A. It receives less rainfall
B. Its soil is thin and rocky
C. It has a shorter growing season
D. It is located near the mountains
B. Its soil is thin and rocky
Which statement BEST explains why the British were interested in settling the Southeastern United States?
A. They wanted to find a shortcut to Asia
B. They sought new land for colonies and trade opportunities
C. They planned to spread Catholicism to the native population
D. They wished to join alliances with Spain
B. They sought new land for colonies and trade opportunities
Which of the following BEST explains the effect of Hernando de Soto’s expedition on American Indians in Georgia?
A. It resulted in widespread disease and population decline among native groups
B. It led to permanent Spanish settlements in the mountains
C. It created alliances that benefited both groups equally
D. It ended all Spanish interest in the Southeast
A. It resulted in widespread disease and population decline among native groups
Which Georgia physical feature is a source of minerals, cooler climate, and starting point for rivers?
Appalachian Mountains
What was the primary reason Spain explored the Southeastern United States?
A. To establish cotton plantations
B. To spread Christianity and search for gold and glory
C. To trade with American Indians for fur
D. To ally with Britain
B. To spread Christianity and search for gold and glory
Which type of shelter did American Indians in Georgia most often build?
A. Adobe houses
B. Teepees
C. Wattle-and-daub (wood and clay) houses
D. Log cabins
C. Wattle-and-daub (wood and clay) houses
Why did many Spanish missions eventually fail along Georgia’s barrier islands?
A. European rivalries and Indian resistance
B. Drought and crop failure
C. Lack of support from the Spanish monarchy
D. Attacks from pirates
A. European rivalries and Indian resistance
Which best describes the food sources of American Indians in Georgia before European contact?
1-Farming and hunting small game
2-Hunting, fishing, and farming crops such as corn, beans, and squash
3-Herding large domesticated animals
4-Importing food through trade with Europe
2-Hunting, fishing, and farming crops such as corn, beans, and squash
Which of the following best explains why Savannah developed as a major port city?
A. Location on the Chattahoochee River
B. Its position on the Fall Line
C. Fertile soil of the Piedmont region
D. Location on the Savannah River near the Atlantic Ocean
D. Location on the Savannah River near the Atlantic Ocean