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2015 Georgia History First 6wks Benchmark
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
Georgia’s two deep-water seaports are...
Who invented the cotton gin? What was it used for and
how did it impact the southern states economically and socially?
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?
Which river forms part of Georgia’s western border with
Alabama?
Which river is Georgia’s longest?
What is the fall line, where is it located, and how did it impact the settlement of the state?
Where is Georgia located:
a. Hemispheres
b. Continent
c. Nation
d. Region its nation
Define Latitude and Longitude.
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?
How many barrier islands does Georgia have and why are
they called barrier islands?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are the tallest in Georgia. How
do these mountains affect the states climate?
What major aspect of Georgia’s climate influences business and industry to move into the state?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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2015 Georgia History First 6wks Benchmark
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
Georgia’s two deep-water seaports are...
Who invented the cotton gin? What was it used for and
how did it impact the southern states economically and socially?
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?
Which river forms part of Georgia’s western border with
Alabama?
Which river is Georgia’s longest?
What is the fall line, where is it located, and how did it impact the settlement of the state?
Where is Georgia located:
a. Hemispheres
b. Continent
c. Nation
d. Region its nation
Define Latitude and Longitude.
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?
How many barrier islands does Georgia have and why are
they called barrier islands?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are the tallest in Georgia. How
do these mountains affect the states climate?
What major aspect of Georgia’s climate influences business and industry to move into the state?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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