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Quiz about The Charm of Historic Savannah Georgia

The Charm of Historic Savannah, Georgia. Quiz

I was squired around this beautiful city by a special friend and I'd like to share the historical knowledge I gained from this spectacular part of the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by peasypod. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
peasypod

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
745

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (5/10), Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 73 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Native American tribe were the first people to settle in what became known as Savannah? Hint

Onondagas

Cherokee

Senecas

Yamacraws

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which philanthropist from England is considered founder of the State of Georgia?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The city of Savannah was founded on which date? Hint

February 12, 1733

March 12, 1732

February 12, 1732

March 12, 1733

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Question 4 of 10

4. Savannah was once the state capital of Georgia.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1740, minister and leader of the Methodist movement, George Whitefield founded the Bethesda Orphanage. What interesting fact surrounds this building? Hint

It was destroyed during the Siege of Savannah.

It closed down due to the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1818.

It was designated, originally, only for children of Native American heritage.

It is the oldest orphanage in the USA.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Driving along the coast now, we come to Tybee Island, formerly known as Savannah Beach. What, specifically, does it have to boast? Hint

It once hosted the first Miss Nude Pageant

It was the first place to rent sun-umbrellas.

The first life-saving tournaments were held here after WWI.

First lighthouse on the Southern Atlantic coast.

7. Our hotel looks out upon the majestic 'Forsyth Park', which spans 30 acres in downtown Savannah. Apart from the grand fountain that was added in 1858, what other highlight does the park feature? Hint

A memorial 'Key to the City'.

Underground catacombs for celebrity pets.

Lifesize monument dedicated to William Sherman.

A 'Fragrant Garden' for the blind.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Savannah is famous for featuring in John Berendt's novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". Besides the famed 'house', the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah features prominently and a famous statue placed in the cemetery became synonymous with the book. Who is the statue of?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. To whom did General Sherman present the City of Savannah as a festive gift in 1864? Hint

Vice-President Hannibal Hamlin.

His barber.

President Lincoln.

His girlfriend's sister.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Savannah's nickname? Hint

The Great Belle of the South

Hostess City of the South

Southern Belle Savannah

St Patrick's Bride

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Native American tribe were the first people to settle in what became known as Savannah?

Answer: Yamacraws

Around the 18th century, Leader Tomochici met the arriving European settlers with grace and honourable charm, portraying the unique beginnings of true 'Southern Hospitality'.

2. Which philanthropist from England is considered founder of the State of Georgia?

Answer: James Oglethorpe

Oglethorpe sailed for Charleston, South Carolina, on the ship 'Anne' and settled in 1732 near the present site of Savannah, Georgia.

3. The city of Savannah was founded on which date?

Answer: February 12, 1733

This is the date in which Oglethorpe and his settlers landed at Yamacraw Bluff.

4. Savannah was once the state capital of Georgia.

Answer: True

Today, Atlanta is the capital and so goes the local saying, 'Even on your way to Heaven you must change planes at Atlanta.', referring to the world's busiest airport.

5. In 1740, minister and leader of the Methodist movement, George Whitefield founded the Bethesda Orphanage. What interesting fact surrounds this building?

Answer: It is the oldest orphanage in the USA.

Whitefield raised his own funding for this project by preaching to the crowds.

6. Driving along the coast now, we come to Tybee Island, formerly known as Savannah Beach. What, specifically, does it have to boast?

Answer: First lighthouse on the Southern Atlantic coast.

Tybee is a Euchee (Native American tribe) word for salt.

Answer: A 'Fragrant Garden' for the blind.

Forsyth Park was named after Georgian Govenor, John Forsyth.

Answer: Bird Girl

Four statues were originally made from the one cast and all four are scattered across America in various gardens or conservation areas.

9. To whom did General Sherman present the City of Savannah as a festive gift in 1864?

Answer: President Lincoln.

"I beg to present you as a Christmas gift, the City of Savannah, 150 guns and plenty of ammunition, also about 25,000 bales of cotton." General Sherman, 1864.

10. What is Savannah's nickname?

Answer: Hostess City of the South

Georgia is renowned for its Southern Hospitality, and I can personally vouch for Savannah and its people.

Source: Author peasypod

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