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