Georgia Geography
Regions in Georgia
Mississippian Culture
Mississippian Tools & Government
Ms. Williams
100
In which hemispheres is Georgia located?
Northern and Western Hemispheres
100
Which region is Georgia’s main agricultural area?
Coastal Plain
100
What type of settlements did the Mississippians live in?
Large, organized towns
100
What material did Mississippians use to make knives?
Chert
100
What is Ms. Williams' favorite TV show??
SURVIVOR!!
200
What geographic feature separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions?
The Fall Line
200
What do the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions have in common?
Both experience hot summers
200
What allowed the Mississippians to build permanent settlements?
Development of agriculture
200
What type of government did Mississippian villages have?
Chiefdoms
200
What is Ms.Williams' favorite color?!
It changes depending on the year! Right now.... Light purple!
300
Which region is the smallest?
Appalachian Plateau
300
Which region is the most heavily populated in Georgia?
Which region is the least populated in Georgia?
Piedmont and Appalachian Plateau
300
How were Mississippian homes arranged?
around central plazas
300
What were two correct statements about Mississippian society?
They mainly lived in pueblos.
They lived in mound towns.
Towns were organized as chiefdoms.
They lived in mound towns and had chiefdoms
300
How many dogs do I have?!
Bonus point: What are their names?
Snoop and Sherlock!
I have two dogs!
400
What river serves as a primary water source for millions in the Piedmont region?
Chattahoochee River
400
❓How are the Ridge and Valley region and the Coastal Plain region of Georgia different from each other?
Think about how people use the land and what kind of farming happens in each region.
A. The Ridge and Valley has great soil for farming, but the Coastal Plain is too dry.
B. The Ridge and Valley has some farmland, while the Coastal Plain is Georgia’s main farming area.
C. Most people in the Ridge and Valley work in factories, while most in the Coastal Plain are miners.
D. The Ridge and Valley has more cities than the Coastal Plain.
B. The Ridge and Valley has some farmland, while the Coastal Plain is Georgia’s main farming area.
400
What were mounds used for in Mississippian society?
Foundations for leaders’ homes
400
How did Mississippians primarily get their food?
Farming and hunting/gathering
400
What college did Ms.Williams go to?
Georgia College and State University!
500
Why was the Fall Line important when Georgia started building factories?A. It had rivers that connected Georgia to other states.
B. It had waterfalls that helped power ( hydropower ) machines in factories.
C. It had a lot of oil and gas for energy.
D. It was the only place where people could build homes.
B. It had waterfalls that helped power ( hydropower ) machines in factories.
500
Compare and Contrast the Appalachian Plateau and Piedmont regions in terms of population and economy.
Appalachian Plateau is small and less populated; Piedmont is large and economically active
500
What does the use of palisades ( fences ) around villages suggest?
They protected themselves from attacks
500
What does the presence of organized towns and agriculture say about their society?
It was complex and well-developed
500
What month was Ms.Williams born in?
MAY!