2015 Georgia History First 6wks Benchmark
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
1.Georgia’s two deep-water seaports are...
2.Who invented the cotton gin? What was it used for and how did it impact the southern states economically and socially?
3.How did the introduction of the railroad change the economy? How did it change life for people? Which river forms part of Georgia’s eastern border with South Carolina?
4.Which river forms part of Georgia’s western border with Alabama?
5.Which river is Georgia’s longest?
6.What is the fall line, where is it located, and how did it impact the settlement of the state?
7.Where is Georgia located:
a.Hemispheres
b.Continent
c.Nation
d.Region its nation
8.Define Latitude and Longitude.
9.Describe Georgia’s five geographic regions. What is the landscape like? What soils, rock, and landforms are each known for and what major cities are located in each region? Where is each located and what a major industry with in each region?
10.How many barrier islands does Georgia have and why are they called barrier islands?
11.The Blue Ridge Mountains are the tallest in Georgia. How do these mountains affect the states climate?
12.What major aspect of Georgia’s climate influences business and industry to move into the state?
13.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from before 10, 000 years ago to 8000 BC? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
14.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 8000 BC to 1000 BC? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
15.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 1000 BC to 1000 AD? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
16.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 700AD to 1600 AD? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
17.Which Prehistoric Native American culture first used each of the following?
a.The bow and arrow
b.Farming and cultivating of food
c.Pottery
d.Cone shaped burial mounds
e.Atlatl
f.Large flat-toped pyramid ceremonial and burial mounds
g.Effigy mounds
2015 Georgia History First 6wks Benchmark
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
1.Georgia’s two deep-water seaports are...
2.Who invented the cotton gin? What was it used for and how did it impact the southern states economically and socially?
3.How did the introduction of the railroad change the economy? How did it change life for people? Which river forms part of Georgia’s eastern border with South Carolina?
4.Which river forms part of Georgia’s western border with Alabama?
5.Which river is Georgia’s longest?
6.What is the fall line, where is it located, and how did it impact the settlement of the state?
7.Where is Georgia located:
a.Hemispheres
b.Continent
c.Nation
d.Region its nation
8.Define Latitude and Longitude.
9.Describe Georgia’s five geographic regions. What is the landscape like? What soils, rock, and landforms are each known for and what major cities are located in each region? Where is each located and what a major industry with in each region?
10.How many barrier islands does Georgia have and why are they called barrier islands?
11.The Blue Ridge Mountains are the tallest in Georgia. How do these mountains affect the states climate?
12.What major aspect of Georgia’s climate influences business and industry to move into the state?
13.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from before 10, 000 years ago to 8000 BC? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
14.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 8000 BC to 1000 BC? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
15.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 1000 BC to 1000 AD? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
16.Which Prehistoric Native American culture existed from 700AD to 1600 AD? What was the diet of this group, what technology did they use and how was their life different from other cultures?
17.Which Prehistoric Native American culture first used each of the following?
a.The bow and arrow
b.Farming and cultivating of food
c.Pottery
d.Cone shaped burial mounds
e.Atlatl
f.Large flat-toped pyramid ceremonial and burial mounds
g.Effigy mounds