GA HISTORY EXEMPTION EXAM (GEORGIA SOUTHERN)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
5 major regions of Georgia - CORRECT ANSWER -Costal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Plateau
Ridge + Valley
Costal Plain - CORRECT ANSWER -Also called "Pine Barrens"
Stretches from the Atlantic ocean 150 miles inland
land is flat and sandy
covers 60% of the state
Piedmont - CORRECT ANSWER -Also called "foothills"
upland or upcountry
covers 30% of the state
characterized by rolling hills, most fertile and most populous region
Blue Ridge - CORRECT ANSWER -located in the northeast
tallest mountains in the state + rocky slopes
Plateau - CORRECT ANSWER -northwest, both flat and gentle slopping
smallest region in the state
Ridge + Valley - CORRECT ANSWER -located between Plateau and Blue Ridge
rich soils growth of various hardwoods and land for pasture
,Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. - CORRECT ANSWER -
lived near rivers, long growing seasons and large deer populations
more agriculture = more population and permeant settlements
Where did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period live? - CORRECT ANSWER -houses
made out of clay
caused them to be called mound builders
What type of society did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period have? - CORRECT
ANSWER -several villages under a single chief, society was hierarchical
What did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period eat? - CORRECT ANSWER -deer,
bean, corn and squash
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia and who led this expedition? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Spanish
Hernando de Soto
In what areas of eastern Georgia did the Spanish first establish a presence? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Costal
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - CORRECT ANSWER -1/3
population died in the first year due to smallpox or measles
What become of those Native Americans that Survived Spanish diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Became the Creek or Cherokee Indians
, What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - CORRECT ANSWER -Guale
named after the main chief of the Indians on GA costal Island of St. Catherine's
What was the name of GA oldest known settlement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Santa Catalina de
Guale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to establish a
presence in Georgia? - CORRECT ANSWER -French - went to Canada
British - went eastern seaboard of US
What were the 3 reasons for the establishment of Georgia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Philanthropic -
new start for worthy poor of England and a refugee for persecuted Protestants
Military - buffer against Spanish in FL+
Economic - increase in wealth, produce exotic items
What 3 categories of restrictions did the Trustee place on Georgia's settlers? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Land restrictions
Prohibition on hard liquor
Slavery Prohibition
Describe Oglethorpe's role(s) in the settlement of Georgia. - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the
trustees of GA
Recognized as defector leader
met with the chief of the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
Chose Yamacraw bluff for settlement
helped establish Savannah, Augusta and Frederica
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
5 major regions of Georgia - CORRECT ANSWER -Costal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Plateau
Ridge + Valley
Costal Plain - CORRECT ANSWER -Also called "Pine Barrens"
Stretches from the Atlantic ocean 150 miles inland
land is flat and sandy
covers 60% of the state
Piedmont - CORRECT ANSWER -Also called "foothills"
upland or upcountry
covers 30% of the state
characterized by rolling hills, most fertile and most populous region
Blue Ridge - CORRECT ANSWER -located in the northeast
tallest mountains in the state + rocky slopes
Plateau - CORRECT ANSWER -northwest, both flat and gentle slopping
smallest region in the state
Ridge + Valley - CORRECT ANSWER -located between Plateau and Blue Ridge
rich soils growth of various hardwoods and land for pasture
,Describe the lives of the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period. - CORRECT ANSWER -
lived near rivers, long growing seasons and large deer populations
more agriculture = more population and permeant settlements
Where did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period live? - CORRECT ANSWER -houses
made out of clay
caused them to be called mound builders
What type of society did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period have? - CORRECT
ANSWER -several villages under a single chief, society was hierarchical
What did the Native Americans of the Mississippian Period eat? - CORRECT ANSWER -deer,
bean, corn and squash
Which Europeans were the first to arrive in what is now Georgia and who led this expedition? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Spanish
Hernando de Soto
In what areas of eastern Georgia did the Spanish first establish a presence? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Costal
What impact did the Spanish have on the Native Americans? - CORRECT ANSWER -1/3
population died in the first year due to smallpox or measles
What become of those Native Americans that Survived Spanish diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Became the Creek or Cherokee Indians
, What did the Spanish call Georgia and why? - CORRECT ANSWER -Guale
named after the main chief of the Indians on GA costal Island of St. Catherine's
What was the name of GA oldest known settlement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Santa Catalina de
Guale
Besides the Spanish, what other European nations were interested in and tried to establish a
presence in Georgia? - CORRECT ANSWER -French - went to Canada
British - went eastern seaboard of US
What were the 3 reasons for the establishment of Georgia? - CORRECT ANSWER -Philanthropic -
new start for worthy poor of England and a refugee for persecuted Protestants
Military - buffer against Spanish in FL+
Economic - increase in wealth, produce exotic items
What 3 categories of restrictions did the Trustee place on Georgia's settlers? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Land restrictions
Prohibition on hard liquor
Slavery Prohibition
Describe Oglethorpe's role(s) in the settlement of Georgia. - CORRECT ANSWER -One of the
trustees of GA
Recognized as defector leader
met with the chief of the Yamacraws, Tomochichi
Chose Yamacraw bluff for settlement
helped establish Savannah, Augusta and Frederica
