Georgia Colonization Quiz

Who is being described by the quote: "I remember how he did not build himself a house until everyone else had one." -Joey Teal, 8 year old Georgia Colonist?

• Sequoyah

• Chief Tomochichi

• James Oglethorpe

Who did James Oglethorpe want to start a new colony for?

• People who were sick

• People in jail for debts

• People who speak Creek

Which of the following is one way James Oglethorpe showed compassion?

• He created a trading post for Georgia residents.

• He created the city of Savannah for his rich friends.

• He created the Georgia colony for the poor in England.

No one from jail came to Georgia. Who got to come to Georgia?

• People who knew how to swim

• People who could not pay debts

• People who could help build things

What is the name of the ship that brought settlers to Georgia?

• The Mary

• The Anne

How did James Oglethorpe demonstrate civility?

• He built his own house.

• He translated for Mary Musgrove.

• He showed respect to Chief Tomochichi.

Use this painting to answer the question: Where did James Oglethorpe take Chief Tomochichi?

• Atlanta

• England

• Savannah

How did James Oglethorpe help get Savannah started?

• He ate everyone's food.

• He helped build houses.

• He hung out with Mary Musgrove.

What does the slogan "not for self, but for others" mean?

• Only do things for yourself

• Help yourself before anything else

• It is not clear what the correct answer is from the provided information.

Use the image to answer the question. What shape was used to build Savannah?

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles