GA HISTORY LEGISLATIVE EXEMPTION
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Describe the distinguishing features of the 5 major regions of Georgia - population, size,
fertility, nicknames. - ANSWERGeorgia is divided into 5 major physical regions:
1. Coastal Plain: The Coastal Plan, commonly called the Pine Barrens, stretches from
the Atlantic Ocean 150 miles inland to the fall line. Generally, the land is flat and the soil
sandy. It covers 60% of the state.
2. Piedmont: The Piedmont, also known as the foothills, upland, or upcountry region,
covers 30% of the state and is characterized by rolling hills. It is the most fertile and
most populous region of the state.
3. Blue Ridge: Located in the northeast, the Blue Ridge contains the tallest mountains in
the state. It is characterized by rocky slopes.
4. Plateau: Located in the northwest, the Plateau is characterized by both flat and gently
sloping land. It is the smallest region of Georgia.
5. Ridge and Valley: Located in the north between the Plateau and Blue Ridge, the
valleys consist of rich soils. The land is characterized by the growth of various
hardwoods. The land is also used for pasture.
Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. Where did they
live. What type of society did they have. What did they eat? What types of structures did
they build? - ANSWER-Mound Builders
-lived near rivers
-Grew beans, corn, and squash
-society was stratified and hierarchical
-built villages surrounded by wooden palisades, constructed houses of clay
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia? Who led this
expedition? In what areas of eastern Georgia did they first establish a presence? -
ANSWER-Spanish were the first to arrive
-Led by Hernando de Soto
-established presence in coastal island of St. Catherine's
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANSWER-1/3 of the
Native population died
-could not contend with new weapons and diseases
What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - ANSWERGuale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to
establish a presence in Georgia? - ANSWERSpain and Portugal
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Describe the distinguishing features of the 5 major regions of Georgia - population, size,
fertility, nicknames. - ANSWERGeorgia is divided into 5 major physical regions:
1. Coastal Plain: The Coastal Plan, commonly called the Pine Barrens, stretches from
the Atlantic Ocean 150 miles inland to the fall line. Generally, the land is flat and the soil
sandy. It covers 60% of the state.
2. Piedmont: The Piedmont, also known as the foothills, upland, or upcountry region,
covers 30% of the state and is characterized by rolling hills. It is the most fertile and
most populous region of the state.
3. Blue Ridge: Located in the northeast, the Blue Ridge contains the tallest mountains in
the state. It is characterized by rocky slopes.
4. Plateau: Located in the northwest, the Plateau is characterized by both flat and gently
sloping land. It is the smallest region of Georgia.
5. Ridge and Valley: Located in the north between the Plateau and Blue Ridge, the
valleys consist of rich soils. The land is characterized by the growth of various
hardwoods. The land is also used for pasture.
Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. Where did they
live. What type of society did they have. What did they eat? What types of structures did
they build? - ANSWER-Mound Builders
-lived near rivers
-Grew beans, corn, and squash
-society was stratified and hierarchical
-built villages surrounded by wooden palisades, constructed houses of clay
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia? Who led this
expedition? In what areas of eastern Georgia did they first establish a presence? -
ANSWER-Spanish were the first to arrive
-Led by Hernando de Soto
-established presence in coastal island of St. Catherine's
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - ANSWER-1/3 of the
Native population died
-could not contend with new weapons and diseases
What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - ANSWERGuale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to
establish a presence in Georgia? - ANSWERSpain and Portugal
