Question 1

Appalachian Plateau

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Located in the northwest corner of Georgia, characterized by sandstone and shale formations.

Question 2

Blue Ridge Mountains

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Northeastern Georgia mountain range, highest in the state, known for biodiversity.

Question 3

Piedmont Plateau

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Region between the Appalachian Mountains and Coastal Plain with hilly terrain.

Question 4

Coastal Plain

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Largest region in Georgia, known for its agriculture and home to the Okefenokee Swamp.

Question 5

Chattahoochee River

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Major water source for Georgia, flowing through Atlanta and into the Gulf of Mexico.

Question 6

Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination.

Question 7

Voting Rights Act of 1965

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Eliminated literacy tests and other methods used to restrict voting rights.

Question 8

Jimmy Carter

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39th U.S. President, former Governor of Georgia, known for post-presidential humanitarian efforts.

Question 9

Martin Luther King Jr.

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Civil rights leader and Georgia native, known for his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Question 10

Lester Maddox

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Georgia Governor known for his staunch segregationist views.

Question 11

Cherokee Removal (Trail of Tears)

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Forced removal of the Cherokee nation from Georgia to Oklahoma.

Question 12

Southern Manifesto

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Document opposing the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Question 13

The Sibley Commission

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Body to study desegregation in Georgia's public schools.

Question 14

Georgia State Constitution

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Governing document for the state of Georgia.

Question 15

Georgia's Executive Branch

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Consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the state's constitutional officers.

Question 16

Georgia General Assembly

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State legislative body consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Question 17

Georgia's Judicial Branch

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Comprised of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and lower courts.

Question 18

County Government in Georgia

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159 counties each with a county seat, functions include law enforcement and public services.

Question 19

Municipal Government in Georgia

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Local level government, includes city mayors and councils.

Question 20

Special-Purpose Governments

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Public corporations and authorities providing specific services.

Question 21

Property Taxes in Georgia

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Primary source of funding for local governments.

Question 22

Sales and Use Taxes in Georgia

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Applied to the sale, use, or storage of goods.

Question 23

Georgia Budget Process

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Annual financial plan, requires approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

Question 24

Georgia Public School System

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Overseen by the Georgia Department of Education.

Question 25

HOPE Scholarship

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Merit-based award for Georgia students attending state colleges.

Question 26

Board of Regents

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Governs the University System of Georgia.

Question 27

Technical College System of Georgia

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Provides workforce development and technical education.

Question 28

Georgia's Agriculture

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Leading industries include poultry, cotton, and peanuts.

Question 29

Georgia's Manufacturing

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Notable sectors include textiles, automobiles, and paper products.

Question 30

Georgia's Service Industries

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Dominant sector, includes finance, healthcare, and information technology.

Question 31

Impact of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Major transportation hub, contributing to Georgia's economy.

Question 32

Georgia Ports Authority

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Oversees deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick, vital for trade.

Question 33

Transportation in Georgia

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Includes roads, airports, railroads, and ports.

Question 34

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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Manages state parks, wildlife, and environmental protection.

Question 35

Okefenokee Swamp

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Largest blackwater swamp in North America, located in Georgia.

Question 36

The Chattahoochee National Forest

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National forest located in northern Georgia.

Question 37

Environmental Issues in Georgia

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Include water pollution, soil erosion, and deforestation.

Question 38

Georgia's Role in the Civil War

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Georgia was a Confederate state and significant battles were fought here.

Question 39

Reconstruction Era in Georgia

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Period post-Civil War where Georgia underwent political and social changes.

Question 40

Great Depression and New Deal Impact on Georgia

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Economic hardships led to relief, recovery and reform programs.

Question 41

World War II Impact on Georgia

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Military bases and manufacturing plants significantly impacted the state's economy.

Question 42

Georgia and the Civil Rights Movement

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Center of many key events including Atlanta sit-ins and Albany Movement.

Question 43

1996 Atlanta Olympics

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Major international event hosted by Georgia, with significant economic and infrastructural impacts.

Question 44

Etowah Indian Mounds

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Archaeological site in Georgia, indicative of the Mississippian culture.

Question 45

Mary Musgrove

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Crucial figure in Georgia's founding, served as cultural liaison between Creek Indians and colonists.

Question 46

Georgia's Three Royal Governors

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John Reynolds, Henry Ellis, and James Wright, each with distinct policies and impacts.

Question 47

Eli Whitney and Cotton Gin

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Invented in Georgia, revolutionized the cotton industry.

Question 48

Georgia Gold Rush

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Precursor to the California Gold Rush, led to the establishment of federal mint in Dahlonega.

Question 49

Land Lotteries in Georgia

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Distributed lands seized from Native Americans to Georgia's white residents.

Question 50

Georgia's Secession Convention

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Meeting in which Georgia voted to secede from the Union, sparking the Civil War.

Question 51

Atlanta Campaign

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Military operation by Union forces to capture Atlanta, a major Confederate stronghold.

Question 52

Andersonville Prison

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Confederate prisoner-of-war camp in Georgia known for its horrendous conditions.

Question 53

Leo Frank Case

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Landmark legal case revealing deep-seated antisemitism in Georgia during the early 20th century.

Question 54

Winecoff Hotel Fire

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Deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, led to significant changes in fire safety codes.

Question 55

Rise of the Suburb in Post-WWII Georgia

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Rapid suburban growth in Georgia, significantly impacting urban development.

Question 56

Andrew Young

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Georgia representative, UN Ambassador, and Atlanta mayor; instrumental in bringing Olympics to Atlanta.

Question 57

Georgia's Voter ID Law

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Controversial law requiring photographic identification to vote, sparking debates over voter suppression.

Question 58

Savannah River

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Major river serving as a border between Georgia and South Carolina, important for commerce and power generation.

Question 59

Georgia State Flag History

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Changed several times due to controversy over Confederate symbology.

Question 60

Stone Mountain

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Quartz monzonite dome monadnock known for the controversial Confederate Memorial Carving.

Question 61

Georgia Peach Crop

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Symbolic of Georgia, significant for the state's agricultural economy.

Question 62

The Georgia Music Industry

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Home to renowned artists and a vital part of the state's cultural and economic identity.

Question 63

Georgia Film Industry

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Known as "Y'allywood", home to many film and TV productions due to attractive tax incentives.

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