1. Georgia Early Settlers Review

2. 1. The beliefs, traditions, art, music and social institutions of a group of people who share common experiences.

3. 2. What was the oldest prehistoric Indian culture found in Georgia? A.Paleo

4. 3. Person who studies and researches the past by examining the physical evidence left behind by ancient civilizations. D. archaeologists

5. 4. Which people were the FIRST to use the atlatl? A. Woodland B. Archaic C. Paleo D. Mississippian

6. 5. ________ refers to the period of time before man invented writing. A. Geography B. History C. Geology D. Prehistory

7. 26. The name of the Indian tribe that lived in the northern regions of Georgia is _______. A. Cherokee B. Suwanee C. Creek D. Seminole

8. 6. Why did the Paleo and Archaic people move frequently? to find enough food

9. artifacts 7. Which term refers to man-made objects such as weapons, pottery, tools, and jewelry?

10. Archaic 8. During which prehistoric period did horticulture begin?

11. Archaic 9. Which people were the FIRST to make and use pottery?

12. 10. Which two cultures formed tribes and lived in villages? A. Archaic & Mississippian B. Woodland & Paleo C. Woodland & Mississippian D. Paleo & Archaic

13. Woodland 11. During which prehistoric period did the bow and arrow come into use?

14. 12. Which two cultures used earthen mounds? A. Archaic & Mississippian B. Woodland & Paleo C. Paleo & Archaic D. Woodland & Mississippian

15. Mississippian 13. Which prehistoric culture was Georgia’s most advanced farmers, especially in the cultivation of corn?

16. horticulture 14. The science of cultivating crops, plants, and trees

17. Mississippian 15. Which prehistoric culture protected their villages with moats, palisades (fences) and guard towers?

18. Bering land bridge 16. A scientific theory that attempts to explain how prehistoric people and animals traveled from Asia to the Americas.

19. 17. Which of the following can be credited to the Mississippian culture? A. They developed the atlatl. B. They created flat-topped pyramid mounds. C. They hunted mastodons. D. They were nomadic hunters

20. 18. Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements? A. The Indians had abundant large game. B. The Indians followed herds of large animals. C. The Indians learned to cultivate crops to serve as a food source. D. The Indians wanted to band together for protection.

21. Mississippian 19. This culture is also known as the “Temple Mound Builders”.

22. Woodlands 20. What culture did not invent pottery, but they improved it quite a bit. A. Paleo B. Archaic C. Woodlands D. Mississippian

23. Rock Eagle 21. The North Georgia effigy mound made of quarts and shaped like a bird is named _________.

24. 22. This test is used to date an artifact within a 200 year period. A. DNA Test B. Cigna 15 Test C. Carbon 14 Test D. EKG Test

25. Atlatl 23. This is a tool used to throw a spear or dart greater distances with more accuracy.

26. 24. This scientist digs into the earth to find artifacts. A. Paleontologists B. Environmentalist C. Anthropologists D. Archaeologists

27. 25. The name of the Indian Tribe who lived mostly in the coastal plain of Georgia is ______. A. Cherokee B. Suwanee C. Creek D. Seminole

28. 1. The beliefs, traditions, art, music and social institutions of a group of people who share common experiences.

29. 2. What was the oldest prehistoric Indian culture found in Georgia? A.Paleo

30. 3. Person who studies and researches the past by examining the physical evidence left behind by ancient civilizations. D. archaeologists

31. 4. Which people were the FIRST to use the atlatl? A. Woodland B. Archaic C. Paleo D. Mississippian

32. 5. ________ refers to the period of time before man invented writing. A. Geography B. History C. Geology D. Prehistory

33. 26. The name of the Indian tribe that lived in the northern regions of Georgia is _______. A. Cherokee B. Suwanee C. Creek D. Seminole

34. 6. Why did the Paleo and Archaic people move frequently? to find enough food

35. artifacts 7. Which term refers to man-made objects such as weapons, pottery, tools, and jewelry?

36. Archaic 8. During which prehistoric period did horticulture begin?

37. Archaic 9. Which people were the FIRST to make and use pottery?

38. 10. Which two cultures formed tribes and lived in villages? A. Archaic & Mississippian B. Woodland & Paleo C. Woodland & Mississippian D. Paleo & Archaic

39. Woodland 11. During which prehistoric period did the bow and arrow come into use?

40. 12. Which two cultures used earthen mounds? A. Archaic & Mississippian B. Woodland & Paleo C. Paleo & Archaic D. Woodland & Mississippian

41. Mississippian 13. Which prehistoric culture was Georgia’s most advanced farmers, especially in the cultivation of corn?

42. horticulture 14. The science of cultivating crops, plants, and trees

43. Mississippian 15. Which prehistoric culture protected their villages with moats, palisades (fences) and guard towers?

44. Bering land bridge 16. A scientific theory that attempts to explain how prehistoric people and animals traveled from Asia to the Americas.

45. 17. Which of the following can be credited to the Mississippian culture? A. They developed the atlatl. B. They created flat-topped pyramid mounds. C. They hunted mastodons. D. They were nomadic hunters

46. 18. Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements? A. The Indians had abundant large game. B. The Indians followed herds of large animals. C. The Indians learned to cultivate crops to serve as a food source. D. The Indians wanted to band together for protection.

47. Mississippian 19. This culture is also known as the “Temple Mound Builders”.

48. Woodlands 20. What culture did not invent pottery, but they improved it quite a bit. A. Paleo B. Archaic C. Woodlands D. Mississippian

49. Rock Eagle 21. The North Georgia effigy mound made of quarts and shaped like a bird is named _________.

50. 22. This test is used to date an artifact within a 200 year period. A. DNA Test B. Cigna 15 Test C. Carbon 14 Test D. EKG Test

51. Atlatl 23. This is a tool used to throw a spear or dart greater distances with more accuracy.

52. 24. This scientist digs into the earth to find artifacts. A. Paleontologists B. Environmentalist C. Anthropologists D. Archaeologists

53. 25. The name of the Indian Tribe who lived mostly in the coastal plain of Georgia is ______. A. Cherokee B. Suwanee C. Creek D. Seminole