Question 1

Eudora Welty

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Prominent Mississippi author known for her works set in the South.

Question 2

Hernando de Soto

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Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to cross the Mississippi River.

Question 3

Sovereignty Commission

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Agency established in Mississippi to resist desegregation during the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 4

Yazoo Land Fraud

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Scandal in which Georgia officials were bribed to sell large tracts of land in Mississippi.

Question 5

Choctaw

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Native American tribe originally from Mississippi and one of the Five Civilized Tribes.

Question 6

Lignite

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Soft brownish coal found in abundance in Mississippi.

Question 7

Natchez Trace

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Historic trail that connected Natchez, Mississippi, with Nashville, Tennessee.

Question 8

Fredrick Knight

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Civil rights leader who founded the NAACP in Mississippi.

Question 9

Delta Blues

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Genre of music that originated in the Mississippi Delta region.

Question 10

Walter Payton

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Legendary NFL running back from Mississippi, known as "Sweetness."

Question 11

Chickasaw

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Native American tribe originally from Mississippi, now federally recognized.

Question 12

Jefferson Davis

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Mississippi native who served as the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.

Question 13

James Meredith

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African American student who integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962.

Question 14

Tishomingo State Park

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Popular recreational area in northeastern Mississippi, known for its natural beauty.

Question 15

B.B. King

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Renowned blues guitarist and singer from Mississippi.

Question 16

Levee

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Raised embankment used to prevent flooding along the Mississippi River.

Question 17

Piney Woods

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Forested region in southern Mississippi characterized by its pine trees.

Question 18

Fannie Lou Hamer

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Civil rights activist who fought for voting rights in Mississippi.

Question 19

Stennis Space Center

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NASA facility located in Mississippi, known for its work in space propulsion.

Question 20

Neshoba County Fair

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Annual event in Mississippi that combines political rallies, entertainment, and agriculture.

Question 21

Elvis Presley

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World-famous musician and cultural icon, born in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Question 22

Pine Belt

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Region in southern Mississippi known for its pine forests and timber industry.

Question 23

Civil Rights Memorial

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Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, honoring those who fought for civil rights.

Question 24

Mound Builders

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Prehistoric Native American cultures that constructed earthen mounds in Mississippi.

Question 25

Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Protected area along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offering beaches and wildlife habitats.

Question 26

Medgar Evers

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Civil rights activist and field secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi, assassinated in 1963.

Question 27

Vicksburg National Military Park

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Historic site commemorating the Civil War Battle of Vicksburg.

Question 28

Natchez

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Historic city on the Mississippi River, known for its antebellum mansions and Southern charm.

Question 29

Mississippi State University

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Public research university located in Starkville, Mississippi.

Question 30

Golden Triangle

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Region in northeastern Mississippi encompassing the cities of Columbus, Starkville, and West Point.

Question 31

Margaret Walker

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Acclaimed poet and novelist from Mississippi, known for her works on African American culture.

Question 32

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

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Federally recognized Native American tribe based in Mississippi.

Question 33

Meridian

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City in eastern Mississippi known for its railroad history and vibrant music scene.

Question 34

Jackson State University

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Historically black university located in Jackson, Mississippi.

Question 35

Boll Weevil

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Insect that devastated cotton crops in Mississippi and prompted diversification of agriculture.

Question 36

Tunica

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County in Mississippi known for its thriving casino industry along the Mississippi River.

Question 37

Bienville National Forest

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Forested area in eastern Mississippi offering recreational activities and wildlife viewing.

Question 38

Eudora Welty House and Garden

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Historic site in Jackson, Mississippi, preserved as the former home of author Eudora Welty.

Question 39

Delta State University

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Public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, known for its strong arts programs.

Question 40

Tornado Alley

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Region in Mississippi and other states prone to frequent tornadoes.

Question 41

Gulf Coast

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Coastal region of Mississippi along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beaches and seafood.

Question 42

Mound Bayou

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Historic African American community in Mississippi, founded in 1887.

Question 43

Mississippi River Basin

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Vast drainage basin covering multiple states, with the Mississippi River as its main artery.

Question 44

Tougaloo College

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Historically black college located in Tougaloo, Mississippi, with a focus on social justice.

Question 45

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

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Museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, dedicated to the works of artist Walter Anderson.

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