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The Ultimate Georgia on My Mind Quiz | States

This quiz asks all about the state of Georgia, its landmarks, and some of its history.

A multiple-choice quiz by nahs386. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nahs386

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
738

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: portalrules123 (9/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 174 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city was the capital of Georgia during the U.S. Civil War? Hint

Milledgeville

Savannah

Atlanta

Macon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Atlanta author penned "Gone with the Wind" and has a local tourist destination in his or her honor? Hint

Dr. Seuss

Alice Walker

Margaret Mitchell

Conrad Aiken

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many states border Georgia? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Georgia city is called the second-oldest city in the U.S.? Hint

Savannah

Valdosta

Thomasville

St. Marys

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Atlanta tourist destination holds the distinction of being one of the world's largest batholiths? Hint

Braves Stadium

The Coke Museum

Stone Mountain

Blood Mountain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which major interstate hiking trail begins in the north Georgia mountains? Hint

Continental Divide Trail

Amicalola Falls State Park

Pacific Crest Trail

Appalachian Trail

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Georgia city was the site of the first United States gold rush in 1828? Hint

Dahlonega

Macon

Atlanta

Jasper

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which Georgia city can you tour Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Little White House"? Hint

Marietta

Warm Springs

Savannah

Valdosta

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what Georgia city was the first Masonic Lodge in the U.S. founded? Hint

Macon

Savannah

Atlanta

Gainesville

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Question 10 of 10

10. Georgia Institute of Technology--also known as Georgia Tech--has held the distinction of a unique sports record. What is it? Hint

They don't hold any sports records

The most players during the World Wars

The most lopsided score in college football

They changed their team mascot the most times

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city was the capital of Georgia during the U.S. Civil War?

Answer: Milledgeville

Milledgeville, located on the Oconee River, is considered the antebellum capital of Georgia. In the Museum District, you can visit author Flannery O'Connor's farm, Andalusia.

2. Which Atlanta author penned "Gone with the Wind" and has a local tourist destination in his or her honor?

Answer: Margaret Mitchell

The Margaret Mitchell House is one of the most beloved tourist destinations in downtown Atlanta. The premiere of the film was held in Atlanta in 1939.

3. How many states border Georgia?

Answer: 5

The states that border Georgia are Florida to the south, Tennessee to the northwest, South Carolina to the northeast, Alabama to the west, and North Carolina to the north. Chattanooga, Tennessee is only about two hours from metro Atlanta.

4. Which Georgia city is called the second-oldest city in the U.S.?

Answer: St. Marys

This charming city in southern Georgia is considered the gateway to the Cumberland Islands. Tourists can see many of the old buildings still intact.

5. Which Atlanta tourist destination holds the distinction of being one of the world's largest batholiths?

Answer: Stone Mountain

A batholith is basically a huge piece of igneous rock that has extruded on the surrounding strata. There are three Civil War figures carved in the rock: Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. These carved relief figures on Stone Mountain comprise the largest statues in the world.

6. Which major interstate hiking trail begins in the north Georgia mountains?

Answer: Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2200 miles long and extends from Georgia to Maine. Georgia claims 75 miles of the trail, which begins at Springer Mountain.

7. Which Georgia city was the site of the first United States gold rush in 1828?

Answer: Dahlonega

A local gold panner told me that Georgia gold is some of the purest in the world. The "Haunted Gold Mine" attraction is a creepy must-see at Halloween!

8. In which Georgia city can you tour Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Little White House"?

Answer: Warm Springs

This house served as FDR's personal retreat; however, he liked the area so much he had another house built in a nearby town. He initially came to Warm Springs for treatment for his illnesses.

9. In what Georgia city was the first Masonic Lodge in the U.S. founded?

Answer: Savannah

Founded in 1734, Solomon's Lodge #1 is the "oldest continuously operating English" tradition Masonic Lodge. Many of the founding fathers were members of this lodge.

Source: www.solomonslodge.com

10. Georgia Institute of Technology--also known as Georgia Tech--has held the distinction of a unique sports record. What is it?

Answer: The most lopsided score in college football

In 1916, under the aegis of Coach Heisman (for whom the award was named), the Georgia Tech Engineers defeated the Cumberland College Bulldogs with a score of 222-0.

Source: Author nahs386

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