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Prehistorica GA - Independence
Test Description: Trace Georgia History from the first Indigenous populations through the beginning of the states American History.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The main reason the king wanted to create the colony of Georgia was to...
A
Establish a source of raw material
B
Help pay royal debts
C
Civilize the native Indians
D
Release debtors from Prison
2) Which term BEST describes the kind of people Oglethorpe and his associates wanted to bring to Georgia?
A
Former convicts
B
Well Educated
C
Poor but worthy
D
Deeply religious
3) Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia in 1540? A He
A
He believed that he would find a passage to Asia through Georgia
B
He was attracted by possible gold deposits
C
He wanted to build forts and missions in the state
D
He was searching for the magical Fountain of Youth
4) Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements?
A
The Indians started to cultivate plants
B
The Indians followed herd of large animals
C
The Indians wanted to band together for protection
D
The Indians had abundant large game
5) Why have few Paleo artifacts been found in any one place?
A
People moved frequently
B
Few people lived during that time
C
Artifacts disappeared over time
D
People did not leave any artifacts
6) Which of the following does NOT border Georgia?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Tennessee
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Alabama
7) The main purpose of the Spanish missions on the barrier islands was to..
A
claim land for Spain
B
Establish trade with Spain
C
Provide protection for the area's European settlers
D
Convert the Indians to Catholicism
8) Which military leader commanded the most troops at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
A
John Dooly
B
Colonel Boyd
C
Andrew Pickens
D
Elijah Clarke
9) All of the following were Royal Governors expect:
A
James Oglethorpe
B
James Wright
C
Henry Ellis
D
John Reynolds
10) Which statement best describes Georgia as a royal colony?
A
Georgia was ruled directly by the king through a council of elected officials.
B
Georgia was ruled by an elected legislature that worked closely with the king.
C
Georgia was ruled directly by the king through one of his royal governors.
D
Georgia was ruled by an elected governor that worked closely with the state legislature.
11) All of the following were original colonist in Georgia except
A
Salzburgers
B
French
C
English
D
Highland Scots
12) The ___________________ forbade settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. Georgia was not directly affected, although it benefited from settlers moving to the colony to claim land.
A
Proclamation of 1763
B
Townshend Acts
C
Boston Tea Party
D
Stamp Act
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