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