Early Georgia History

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Early Georgia History
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The oldest known Native American culture in North
America was the

1. Archaic
2. Mississippian
3. Paleo
4. Woodland

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The oldest known Native American culture in North
America was the

• c. Paleo

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Of what material were MOST of the tools of the
Paleo people made?

• Copper
• Flint
• Stone
• Wood

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Of what material were MOST of the tools of the
Paleo people made?

• c. Stone

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During which prehistoric period did horticulture
begin?

1. Archaic
2. Mississippian
3. Paleo
4. Woodland

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During which prehistoric period did horticulture
begin?

1. Archaic

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Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians
making permanent settlements?

1. The Indians began to cultivate crops
2. The Indians had abundant large game
3. The Indians followed herds of large animals
4. The Indians wanted to band together for protection

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Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians
making permanent settlements?

1. The Indians began to cultivate crops

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The prehistoric culture that developed the bow
and arrow for hunting was the?

1. Archaic
2. Mississippian
3. Paleo
4. Woodland

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The prehistoric culture that developed the bow
and arrow for hunting was the?

• d. Woodland

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Who were the first people to use burial mounds?

1. Archaic
2. Mississippian
3. Paleo
4. Woodland

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Who were the first people to use burial mounds?

• d. Woodland

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Which prehistoric people were the first to paint
and tattoo their bodies?

1. Archaic
2. Mississippian
3. Paleo
4. Woodland

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Which prehistoric people were the first to paint
and tattoo their bodies?

• b. Mississippian

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During what period was the use of pottery
introduced?

• a. Paleo
• b. Mississippian
• c. Woodland
• d. Archaic

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During what period was the use of pottery
introduced?

• d. Archaic

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Who was the first explorer to enter present day
Georgia?

1. Hernando de Soto
2. Ponce de Leon
3. Ferdinand Magellan
4. Francisco Pizarro

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Who was the first explorer to enter present day
Georgia?

1. Hernando de Soto

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Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia
in 1540?

1. He was attracted by rumors of large gold deposits
2. He wanted to build forts and missions in the
   state
3. He was searching for the magical Fountain of
   Youth
4. He believed that he would find a passage to Asia
   through Georgia

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Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia
in 1540?

1. He was attracted by rumors of large gold deposits

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The Spanish established the Santa Catalina
mission on?

1. Cumberland Island
2. Jekyll Island
3. St. Catherines Island
4. St. Simons Island

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The Spanish established the Santa Catalina
mission on?

• c. St. Catherines Island

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The main purpose of the Spanish missions in the
barrier islands was to

• Provide protection for the areas European
  settlers
• Convert the Indians to Catholicism
• Establish trade with Spain
• Claim land for Spain

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The main purpose of the Spanish missions in the
barrier islands was to

• b. Convert the Indians to Catholicism

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The main reason the Spanish explored North
America was to

• Build permanent settlements
• Find gold and riches
• Spread Christianity
• Fight the British

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The main reason the Spanish explored North
America was to

• b. Find gold and riches

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Which country was NOT a major colonizer of North
America?

• France
• Great Britain
• Portugal
• Spain

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Which country was NOT a major colonizer of North
America?

• c. Portugal

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The first permanent British settlement in the New
World was built at?

• St. Augustine
• Jamestown
• Massachusetts Bay
• Roanoke Island

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The first permanent British settlement in the New
World was built at?

• b. Jamestown

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What was the name of the first British fort
constructed in Georgia?

• Fort Frederica
• Fort Guale
• Fort King George
• Fort Santa Catalina

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What was the name of the first British fort
constructed in Georgia?

• c. Fort King George

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One reason given for the colonization of Georgia
was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that
Georgia was

1. A colony for settlement by the poor
2. An outpost for pirate attacking Spanish galleons
3. A military protective zone between the English
   and Spanish settlements
4. An agricultural station experimenting with new
   strains of cotton plants

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One reason given for the colonization of Georgia
was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that
Georgia was

• c. A military protective zone between the English
  and Spanish settlements

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According to the charter, what religious group
was not allowed to settle in Georgia?

1. Baptist
2. Catholic
3. Jewish
4. Methodist

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According to the charter, what religious group
was not allowed to settle in Georgia?

• b. Catholic

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According to Georgias charter of 1732, which
group of people was forbidden to enter Georgia?

1. Preachers
2. Blacks
3. Soldiers
4. women

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According to Georgias charter of 1732, which
group of people was forbidden to enter Georgia?

• b. Blacks

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Georgias Charter of 1732 did NOT include a
provision that

1. Guaranteed every settler his day in court to
   settle differences
2. Gave the king of England control of the colony
3. Prohibited Catholics from becoming colonists
4. Banned liquor in the colony

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Georgias Charter of 1732 did NOT include a
provision that

1. Guaranteed every settler his day in court to
   settle differences

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What ship brought Oglethorpe and the colonist to
Charleston, then Savannah?

1. Ann
2. Godspeed
3. Mayflower
4. Santa Maria

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What ship brought Oglethorpe and the colonist to
Charleston, then Savannah?

1. Ann

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What Indians were led by Tomochichi?

1. Cherokee
2. Creek
3. Oconee
4. Yamacraw

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What Indians were led by Tomochichi?

• d. Yamacraw

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Who served as the translator for Oglethorpe in
his discussions with Tomochichi?

1. William Bull
2. Robert Montgomery
3. Mary Musgrove
4. Toonahowi

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Who served as the translator for Oglethorpe in
his discussions with Tomochichi?

• c. Mary Musgrove

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Who surveyed and helped design the city of
Savannah?

1. Noble Jones
2. Robert Montgomery
3. Samuel Nunes
4. James Oglethorpe

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Who surveyed and helped design the city of
Savannah?

1. Noble Jones

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Why did German Salzburgers come to Georgia?

1. To escape religious persecution
2. To serve out terms for misconduct
3. To lead the armed forces of Oglethorpe
4. For the new financial opportunities available

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Why did German Salzburgers come to Georgia?

• To escape religious persecution

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Where did the Salzburgers first settle?

• Albany
• Darien
• Ebenezer
• Savannah

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Where did the Salzburgers first settle?

• c. Ebenezer

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Where did the Highland Scots settle in Georgia?

• Augusta
• Darien
• New Ebenezer
• Savannah

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Where did the Highland Scots settle in Georgia?

• b. Darien

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Which was NOT an area of discontent in Georgia?

1. Slavery
2. Voting rights
3. The sale of rum
4. Ownership of land

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Which was NOT an area of discontent in Georgia?

• b. Voting rights

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What term was used to describe those who
complained about the policies of the trustees?

1. Dissidents
2. Malcontents
3. Objectors
4. Rebels

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What term was used to describe those who
complained about the policies of the trustees?

• b. Malcontents

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With which trustee policy did colonist disagree?

1. Hard work
2. Land allotments
3. Military training
4. Prohibition of slavery

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With which trustee policy did colonist disagree?

• d. Prohibition of slavery

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The greatest threat to the Georgia colony came
from

1. Indians who lived in the area
2. Spanish soldiers in Florida
3. The areas harsh climate
4. New disease

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The greatest threat to the Georgia colony came
from

• b. Spanish soldiers in Florida

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What group came to the aid of James Oglethorpe in
the Battle of Bloody Marsh?

1. Catholics
2. Highland Scots
3. Salzburgers
4. Spaniards

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What group came to the aid of James Oglethorpe in
the Battle of Bloody Marsh?

• b. Highland Scots

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Who controlled Georgia after it became a royal
colony?

1. James Oglethorpe
2. The people of Georgia
3. A bicameral legislature
4. The king of Great Britain

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Who controlled Georgia after it became a royal
colony?

• d. The king of Great Britain

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What city served as Georgias capital during its
period as a royal colony?

1. Atlanta
2. Augusta
3. Macon
4. Savannah

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What city served as Georgias capital during its
period as a royal colony?

• d. Savannah

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Who was the first royal governor of Georgia?

1. Robert Castell
2. Robert Montgomery
3. James Oglethorpe
4. John Reynolds

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Who was the first royal governor of Georgia?

• d. John Reynolds

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While John Reynolds was its royal governor,
Georgia established

1. A unicameral legislature
2. Local governing bodies
3. Land ownership rights
4. A court system

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While John Reynolds was its royal governor,
Georgia established

• d. A court system

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Who was the second royal governor of Georgia?

1. Henry Ellis
2. Henry Musgrove
3. John Reynolds
4. James Wright

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Who was the second royal governor of Georgia?

1. Henry Ellis

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What change was NOT brought about during the term
of royal governor Henry Ellis?

1. More merchants started businesses
2. Newcomers brought slaves to Georgia
3. The number of profitable farms increased
4. The first newspaper in Georgia was published

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What change was NOT brought about during the term
of royal governor Henry Ellis?

• d. The first newspaper in Georgia was published

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Which person served as a royal governor of
Georgia?

1. Button Gwinnett
2. James Oglethorpe
3. William Stephens
4. James Wright

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Which person served as a royal governor of
Georgia?

• d. James Wright