- 1. Georgia, located in the southeastern United States, is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes. From the bustling city of Atlanta to the charming coastal towns along the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the Peach State. Georgia is also home to the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, serving millions of passengers each year. The state is famous for its delicious Southern cuisine, including dishes like fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and peach cobbler. Georgia is also a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, with productions like 'The Walking Dead' and 'Stranger Things' being filmed in various parts of the state. With so much to see and do, Georgia is a truly unique and exciting destination for visitors of all ages.
Which city is the capital of Georgia?
A) Atlanta
B) Augusta
C) Macon
D) Savannah
- 2. Who is the famous civil rights leader born in Atlanta, Georgia?
A) Harriet Tubman
B) Malcolm X
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) Rosa Parks
- 3. What popular drink was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta?
A) Mountain Dew
B) Coca-Cola
C) Dr. Pepper
D) Pepsi
- 4. What famous international media conglomerate is headquartered in Atlanta?
A) BBC
B) Al Jazeera
C) Fox News
D) CNN
- 5. Which Georgia island is known for its wild horses?
A) Tybee Island
B) St. Simons Island
C) Cumberland Island
D) Jekyll Island
- 6. What popular fast-food chain was founded in Hapeville, Georgia?
A) KFC
B) Burger King
C) Chick-fil-A
D) McDonald's
- 7. What is the highest peak in Georgia located in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
A) Rabun Bald
B) Kennesaw Mountain
C) Stone Mountain
D) Brasstown Bald
- 8. What major river forms Georgia's natural border with South Carolina?
A) Chattahoochee River
B) Flint River
C) Savannah River
D) Altamaha River
- 9. Which Georgia college is known for its bulldog mascot, Uga?
A) Georgia State University
B) Emory University
C) Georgia Institute of Technology
D) University of Georgia
- 10. Which Georgia mountain is known for the large sculptures on its surface?
A) Brasstown Bald
B) Tallulah Gorge
C) Stone Mountain
D) Kennesaw Mountain
- 11. Which Georgia president was born in Plains, Georgia?
A) Jimmy Carter
B) Bill Clinton
C) George W. Bush
D) Barack Obama
- 12. What coastal Georgia city is famous for its historic district filled with oak trees and Spanish moss?
A) Jekyll Island
B) St. Marys
C) Brunswick
D) Savannah
- 13. Which Georgia novelist wrote 'Gone with the Wind'?
A) Margaret Mitchell
B) Pat Conroy
C) Flannery O'Connor
D) Alice Walker
- 14. Who is the famous American singer known for hits like 'Georgia on My Mind'?
A) James Brown
B) Little Richard
C) Otis Redding
D) Ray Charles
- 15. In which Georgia amusement park can you ride the iconic wooden roller coaster called 'Goliath'?
A) Lake Winnie
B) Six Flags Over Georgia
C) Stone Mountain Park
D) Wild Adventures
- 16. What is the state nickname of Georgia?
A) Empire State of the South
B) Volunteer State
C) Sunshine State
D) Peach State
- 17. What is the official state fruit of Georgia?
A) Watermelon
B) Apple
C) Peach
D) Blueberry
- 18. What is the state flower of Georgia?
A) Peach Blossom
B) Magnolia
C) Cherokee Rose
D) Azalea
- 19. What is the popular Georgia dessert made with peaches and a crumbly topping?
A) Key lime pie
B) Peach cobbler
C) Banana split
D) Apple pie
- 20. Which Georgia city is known for its annual Masters Tournament in golf?
A) Athens
B) Augusta
C) Macon
D) Savannah
- 21. What is the state reptile of Georgia?
A) Alligator
B) Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
C) Gopher Tortoise
D) Eastern Indigo Snake
- 22. What is Georgia's official state bird?
A) Brown Thrasher
B) American Robin
C) Eastern Bluebird
D) Northern Cardinal
- 23. What popular TV show was filmed in Georgia and features the character Rick Grimes?
A) The Walking Dead
B) Stranger Things
C) Atlanta
D) Ozark
- 24. Which famous golf tournament is held annually in Augusta, Georgia?
A) US Open
B) The Open Championship
C) PGA Championship
D) The Masters
- 25. Which well-known author spent many years living in Savannah, Georgia?
A) William Faulkner
B) Flannery O'Connor
C) Mark Twain
D) Ernest Hemingway
- 26. Which famous rapper was born in Atlanta and is known for hits like 'Yeah!' and 'Confessions'?
A) Ludacris
B) Usher
C) Outkast
D) T.I.
- 27. What historic trail stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine is popular among thru-hikers?
A) Florida Trail
B) Pacific Crest Trail
C) Appalachian Trail
D) Continental Divide Trail
- 28. What is the largest swamp in North America that extends into Georgia?
A) Atchafalaya Basin
B) Okefenokee Swamp
C) Congaree Swamp
D) Everglades
- 29. What is the nickname of the Georgia Institute of Technology sports teams?
A) Bulldogs
B) Yellow Jackets
C) Falcons
D) Panthers
- 30. Georgia is the leading producer of what fruit in the United States?
A) Peaches
B) Apples
C) Oranges
D) Strawberries
- 31. What is the state motto of Georgia?
A) Home of the Braves
B) Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
C) Forever Forward
D) In God We Trust
- 32. What type of nuts are a popular crop in Georgia?
A) Hazelnuts
B) Pecans
C) Almonds
D) Walnuts
- 33. Which popular TV show is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, but it is actually filmed in Georgia?
A) Ozark
B) The Walking Dead
C) Stranger Things
D) Atlanta
- 34. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, had a vacation retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia, due to the therapeutic effects of what?
A) Secluded forests
B) Sandy beaches
C) Cold mountain air
D) Warm mineral springs
- 35. The longest running American sitcom and animated program, 'The Simpsons', is set in which fictional town that is heavily inspired by Georgia?
A) Quahog
B) South Park
C) Hillwood
D) Springfield
- 36. Which sandwich, made with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a hoagie roll, is a popular food item in Georgia?
A) BLT Sandwich
B) Philly Cheesesteak
C) Lobster Roll
D) Cuban Sandwich
- 37. The highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, is located in which mountain range?
A) Smoky Mountains
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Appalachian Mountains
D) Blue Ridge Mountains
- 38. Which famous founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA was born in Savannah, Georgia?
A) Susan B. Anthony
B) Madam C.J. Walker
C) Harriet Tubman
D) Juliette Gordon Low
- 39. What is the popular musical genre that originated in African-American communities in the Southern United States, including Georgia?
A) Classical
B) Country
C) Blues
D) Jazz
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